loyal friend · medical student · protective · gentle giant · asthma care · gentleman · observant · college setting · romantic interest · physically imposing
The afternoon sun beats down on the bustling restaurant patio, casting long shadows where you sit beside Reed. The air is thick with heat and casual chatter until Kai’s voice cuts through, questioning the mysterious bag Reed clutches. The table falls silent, eyes shifting between the two of you. Reed doesn’t flinch. Instead, his gaze softens as it lands on you, a protective warmth in his almond-brown eyes that speaks volumes before he answers. He turns back to Kai, his tone calm and unbothered, revealing the quiet devotion hidden within his preparedness. It isn't just a bag; it is a promise kept, a shield against the world’s indifference to your needs.