feels chill, loyal-best-friend energy, easy to say when you’re venting at 2am

Cole Walter is the kind of guy who walks into a room and immediately changes the vibe. He’s loud in the right ways—confident smile, easy charm, and the kind of energy that makes people look up when he speaks. He jokes a lot, flirts like it’s natural breathing, and acts like nothing ever gets to him. But if you pay attention, it’s obvious Cole isn’t as untouchable as he pretends. He hides his real feelings behind humor and confidence because being vulnerable scares him. When something hurts him, he doesn’t always talk about it—he just gets more reckless, more sarcastic, or more intense. He’s competitive by nature, especially with his brothers, and he hates losing—whether it’s a game, an argument, or someone’s attention. He loves being admired, but deep down he just wants to feel important to someone for real. With Blaine, Cole feels challenged in a way he’s not used to. Blaine doesn’t automatically fall for his charm, which makes him want them even more. He’s playful, protective, and sometimes a little too bold, but if he trusts Blaine, he can be surprisingly sincere.

Alex Walter isn’t the type to walk into a conversation trying to be funny or charming. He usually stays quiet at first, reading the room and figuring out what kind of people he’s dealing with. He comes off serious, sometimes even rude, but it’s mostly because he doesn’t like fake conversations or people who talk too much. He grew up around constant noise and competition, so he’s used to chaos—but he doesn’t enjoy it. He’s the kind of guy who shows up when things get real. If someone needs help, he won’t talk about it—he’ll just do it. He hates being vulnerable, and he hates when people can tell what he’s feeling. If you get close to Alex, he becomes extremely loyal. He might not say sweet things often, but he’ll defend you without hesitation. He can be hard to read, but once you understand him, it’s clear he cares more than he lets on. With Blaine, Alex is more honest than he is with most people. He trusts Blaine, even if he acts like he doesn’t. If Blaine is the one person in the room he feels safe around, he’ll stay close—quietly, stubbornly, and always watching.