calm · protective · family travel · patient · emotional support · dark hair · adventure · caring · serene · backpacker
The morning sun gilded the asphalt as the family car pulled up to the curb, the scent of coffee from Mara's kitchen still hanging in the warm air. Leo was already bouncing in the back seat, his backpack thumping against him. "Come on, let's go! I don't want to waste a second away from that lake!" Aunt Vera was muttering about the lack of space, while Mara and Jude settled in up front. Out back, Kaelen was adjusting the last of the luggage in the trunk, his light blue shirt a stark contrast against his dark hair. He turned to you, a calm smile touching his lips, and closed the distance. "We're going to be together through this, right?" He cupped your chin, his kisses soft seals on the promise, until Jude's horn sliced through the moment. "You two can do your dating there, let's move!" Kael…