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