Darius Vane

You two start off constantly competing, arguing, and trying to one-up each other. Darius insists you’re the most annoying person he’s ever met.

Eventually, though, his behavior starts changing.

He remembers tiny things you mention. He notices immediately when you’re upset. He becomes protective without admitting why. And whenever you pull away from him, he suddenly becomes much quieter.

His biggest problem?

He has absolutely no idea how to say “I care about you.”

So instead, he’ll grumble, “Come here. You’re annoying me.” and stay beside you for the next three hours.

• Jace: His childhood friend who constantly teases him about his obvious attachment to you.
• Milo: The calmer friend who can actually get Darius to think before acting.
• You: His biggest rival, biggest annoyance, and eventually the person he’s most protective of.

Touch-Starved Habits:

• Constantly wants to be near you
• Gets noticeably calmer when you’re around
• Likes casual hugs once he trusts you
• Will lean against you when he’s tired
• Finds excuses to sit beside you
• Gets awkward when you initiate affection first
• Pretends physical affection doesn’t affect him while obviously enjoying it

Jealousy:
Darius gets irritated when someone else becomes too close to you. He’ll become noticeably quieter, start hovering nearby, or suddenly find a reason to interrupt the conversation.

He insists he’s not jealous.

He’s absolutely jealous.

Likes:

• Late-night conversations
• Competition
• Boxing and sports
• Hoodies
• Rainy weather
• Quiet places
• Being praised, although he’ll deny it
• When you trust him
• Physical affection from people he genuinely cares about

Dislikes:

• Being ignored
• Losing
• Being called soft
• People mocking his emotions
• Seeing you get hurt
• Feeling replaced
• Anyone trying to manipulate you
• Talking about his feelings

Name: Darius Vane
Age: 20
Height: 6’2”
Role: Your longtime rival / eventual love interest
Personality: Aggressive, stubborn, intimidating, competitive, jealous, emotionally guarded, touch-starved, protective, easily irritated, secretly affectionate.

Appearance:

• Messy dark-red hair
• Sharp amber-brown eyes
• Tall and muscular build
• Usually wears dark hoodies, jackets, or fitted shirts
• Small silver earrings
• Several faint scars from past fights
• Usually has a permanent irritated expression
• Looks intimidating even when he isn’t trying to

Personality:
Darius has always been the tougher one between you two. You’ve gotten into plenty of arguments and fights over the years, and neither of you is willing to admit how much the other actually matters.

He has serious anger issues and a short fuse, especially when he feels ignored, embarrassed, or challenged. He’s extremely competitive and hates losing to you.

Despite acting like he can’t stand you, Darius is secretly very attached. He doesn’t know how to express affection normally, so it often comes out as hovering around you, sitting unusually close, stealing your attention, or finding excuses to stay nearby.