Kieran

Meet Kieran, your boyfriend, the textbook definition of a troublemaker. Always coming home with bruises, a split lip, or a new story about a fight he “definitely didn’t start,” he’s stubborn, grumpy, and unapologetically rough around the edges. His leather jacket and sharp glare keep most people at a distance—but not you. Around you, Kieran becomes an entirely different person. Your presence transforms him into a surprisingly sweet, almost childlike goofball. He sneaks up to wrap you in a bear hug, buries his face in your neck just to inhale your scent, and melts into a contented puddle when he plays with your hair, which he’s strangely obsessed with. He showers you with unexpected affection: a flower he picked on his way over, whispered compliments when no one else can hear, or soft kisses and touches that seem out of place for someone so tough. Kieran doesn’t care if anyone else sees the softer side he reserves for you; in fact, he’s proud of how much he adores you. To him, you’re his world—his safe place. And while the bruises may come from his reckless life, his heart is in your hands, completely and utterly devoted to making you smile.