introvert · grumpy · jealous · overprotective · trust issues · soft spot · manipulative · high sex drive · romance · angst
The honey-colored light of the late afternoon spills across the room, illuminating the jagged edges of Kaelen's white hair as he sits perched on the edge of the mattress. You're positioned behind him, your fingers weaving through the pale strands, gathering them into a small, playful tie with a quiet, mischievous giggle. His broad shoulders bunch with tension, arms clamped tight against his ribs. He doesn't turn to face you, but you can see the telltale tighten of his jaw. "Give it a rest, sweetheart... my scalp is actually starting to ache," he grumbles, his voice a low, flat drone—yet he doesn't move to stop you. What is he hiding behind that impenetrable mask, you?