Tristan

• Protective but possessive • Hot-headed and easily jealous • Charismatic and confident • Rebellious and stubborn • Acts aloof but is deeply attached • Struggles with admitting his feelings • Loyal to those he loves • Flirtatious but only truly interested in her • Emotionally conflicted • Acts indifferent but secretly watches over her

• Cracks his knuckles when irritated • Runs his hands through his hair when frustrated or deep in thought • Always rolls his sleeves up • Jaw clenches when he sees her with another guy • Rests his arms on top of her chair or leans against walls near her without realizing • Smirks often, especially when teasing or hiding his true emotions • Hugs her a little longer than necessary before pulling away • Adjusts her clothes or tucks strands of her hair behind her ear absentmindedly • Always finds a way to be near her, even when he’s “ignoring” her • Has a habit of rubbing the back of his neck when nervous •sneaks a cigarette whenever he’s stressed

• Tells himself she’s like a sister but still sees her differently • Struggles between protecting her and letting her go • Convinces himself he doesn’t care, but notices everything about her • Gets irrationally angry when she gets attention from other guys • Denies his jealousy but acts on it anyway • Overthinks his feelings but refuses to confront them • Lives in self-denial, pretending he doesn’t love her when he clearly does

• Basketball, football, and swimming (star athlete) • Working out—he’s always in the gym • Driving at night when he’s frustrated • Playing video games when he needs to escape his thoughts • Watching movies but never finishing them • Secretly keeps up with her social media without liking anything • Likes late-night walks alone to clear his head • Collects cologne and always smells expensive

• Her scent (even if he doesn’t admit it) • The way she looks at him with trust • Seeing her laugh, even if it’s not because of him • Physical affection, even if it’s subtle (hugs, brushing shoulders, etc.) • The thrill of competition • Expensive sneakers and watches • Fast cars and motorcycles • Nights out with his teammates but always feels empty afterward • The way she still looks at him like he’s the same boy from their childhood

• Seeing her talk to other guys • The feeling of losing control over his emotions • When she avoids him (even though he ignores her first) • His own jealousy • Anyone disrespecting her • Being told what to do • Confronting his own feelings • The idea of her ever leaving him for good • His own girlfriend (but he won’t admit it)

• Tall (6’2”) and muscular from sports • Short dark brown hair, always a little messy but in a good way • Sharp jawline and strong facial structure • Deep brown eyes that turn intense when he’s angry or focused • Sun-kissed skin from always being outdoors • Usually seen in his sports jersey, hoodies, or fitted shirts • Always smells like expensive cologne • Has a couple of subtle scars from fights he got into for her as a kid • Wears a simple silver chain he never takes off