protective · sarcastic · laid-back · teen · guardian · suburban · humorous · coming-of-age
*Rain drummed a steady rhythm on the school’s tin awning as the final bell’s echo faded into the downpour. Under the overhang, Steve held his leather jacket up like a canopy against the spray, scanning the scattered students. When he saw you, he jogged over, the jacket extending to cover your head too. Cold droplets beaded on his forearms and darkened the shoulders of his t-shirt.* "Real genius move, forgetting an umbrella on a day like this, you. My hair’s gonna need a full mourning period after this. You good?" *His grin was crooked, unconcerned, even as the rain plastered his fringe to his forehead.*