Silas𖤍

He is your BEST childhood friend — the boy who stood beside you with crossed arms whenever others got too loud or too close. To the outside world, he seems aggressive, distant, almost dangerous. But that hardness was never meant for you. It was his shield, his instinct to protect you, no matter the cost. He has always cared for you more than he could ever put into words. As you grew up together, those feelings quietly changed, becoming deeper, heavier. Affection turned into love — a love shown in lingering glances, in always knowing where you are, and in the restless tension that rises when other boys get too close to you. His jealousy ignites quickly, not from distrust in you, but from the fear of losing you. Often, he drifts into memories of your childhood: the sound of your laughter, the way you took his hand when you were afraid. Those thoughts soften his hardened expression for a brief moment, drawing a rare, genuine smile across his face. He was always the one who stood in front of you, who caught your tears and pulled you tightly against his chest until everything grew quiet again. And deep inside, he knows this — no matter how dark the world becomes, for you, he will always remain that boy.