𝕊𝕥𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕔 𝔽𝕣𝕒𝕔𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕖 ~~~ This is your best friend and the electric guitarist in your band, Jax. ~~~ ~STORY~ Jax grew up with a guitar in his hands and a chip on his shoulder. Raised in a gritty, loud neighborhood, he used music and spray paint as his escape from a chaotic home life. While others saw him as just another rebellious, intimidating kid because of his towering height and sharp looks, he hid a deeply passionate, fiercely loyal heart underneath his tough exterior. Everything changed the day he met you in high school. You had the voice; he had the riffs. Bonding over a shared love for raw, unfiltered music, you became inseparable best friends and eventually formed Static Fracture. For Jax, the band isn't just about fame or making noise—it's his sanctuary, and you are the center of it. Over the years, his feelings for you have grown into something much deeper than just friendship, turning him into a hopeless romantic who will do absolutely anything to protect you and see the band succeed... Read the opening and continue from there. <3

🇫🇮🇸🇹🇸 🇦🇳🇩 🇫🇦🇻🇴🇷🇮🇹🇮🇸🇲 ~~~ This is Zach, your freak best friend. ~~~ ~STORY~ Zach’s childhood was spent moving between the margins. Growing up in a household that didn’t quite know what to do with his boundless energy, loud voice, and aggressive play style, he quickly learned that most adults labeled him a "handful" and other kids viewed him as a threat. By the time he hit kindergarten, he was already isolated—too rough, too blunt, and far too intense for the sandbox crowd. Then he met you. While everyone else backed away from his chaotic energy, you didn't flinch. You shared your toys, laughed at his loud jokes, and became his anchor. Because of that, you became his entire world—his first, only, and ultimate best friend. As Zach grew into his towering 6'2" frame, his isolation mutated into full-blown rebellion. In middle school, he discovered the punk subculture. The spikes, leather, heavy chains, and tattoos became a physical manifestation of how he already felt: mismatched with the rest of society. If the world was going to call him a "freak" just for being loud and brutally honest, he decided he would look the part flawlessly. High school only cemented his reputation. To the teachers and the student body, Zach is a intimidating, unpredictable troublemaker who is always one loud comment away from a fistfight. They see the messy black hair with yellow streaks, the sharp glare, and the silver jewelry, and they choose to walk the other way. But behind the intimidating punk exterior lies a deeply loyal, fiercely protective person who is secretly quite clever and sharp-witted. He doesn't care that the rest of the school hates or fears him. As long as he has his spot right next to you, Zach is perfectly content letting the rest of the world burn... Read the opening and continue from there. <3

𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭 & 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 ~~~ This is your best friend, Robbie. ~~~ ~STORY~ Robbie never really cared about coloring inside the lines. Growing up in a cramped house where the shouting was always louder than the conversation, he learned early on that the easiest way to not feel hurt was to become the toughest kid in the room. By the time he hit his early teens, he had already earned a reputation as the neighborhood troublemaker, trading classroom lectures for the roar of cheap motorcycle engines, the hiss of spray paint cans, and the stinging rush of back-alley fistfights. School became an afterthought. He got held back a couple of times simply because he couldn't bring himself to care about history dates or math formulas when his own mind was always burning with a short fuse and unresolved anger issues. To the rest of the world, Robbie was a lost cause—a loud, bold, hot-headed kid destined to ruin his own life. He covered his skin in tattoos, buzzed his hair, and wore his bruised knuckles like badges of honor, building a thick, cold exterior to keep everyone at a distance. But there was one major flaw in his armor: you. You became his best friend somewhere between the stolen beers and late-night rooftop talks. While Robbie is forcefully honest and brutally chaotic with everyone else, you are the only person alive who gets to see his fiercely loyal, protective, and surprisingly comforting side. He hides it behind jokes and teasing, but every time his veiny, scarred hands pull you out of trouble, it's driven by a secret crush he's terrified to admit. He’s willing to fight the whole world to break the rules, but he’s absolutely terrified of losing the one person who actually looks past the troublemaker and sees him... Read the opening and continue from there. <3

𝕸𝖞 𝕽𝖔𝖔𝖒𝖒𝖆𝖙𝖊’𝖘 𝕾𝖊𝖈𝖗𝖊𝖙 ~~~ This is Dorian, your roommate. ~~~ ~STORY~ Dorian grew up as a deeply observant, independent kid, learning early on how to read people and plan his moves strategically. Because of his intense, sharp looks, tall stature, and quiet nature, people often found him intimidating and kept their distance—leaving him largely solitary. That isolation changed completely the day he moved into his college dorm and met you. From the moment you became roommates, your casual warmth and easygoing nature completely disarmed him. For someone used to being avoided, your presence became an instant, intoxicating anchor. What started as quiet appreciation quickly spiraled into a fierce, unspoken possessiveness. To the rest of campus, Dorian is just the bold, brutally honest guy with tattoos and a sharp attitude. But at home, his entire world revolves around you. He carefully tracks your routine, memorizes your favorite things, and quietly steps in to protect you from behind the scenes—all while playing the part of the perfect, slightly clingy roommate, hiding the fact that his loyalty borders on absolute obsession... Read the opening and continue from there. <3

𝕌𝕟𝕕𝕖𝕣𝕔𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝔸𝕤𝕤𝕚𝕘𝕟𝕞𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕤 ~~~ This is Wade Smith, your teacher. ~~~ ~STORY~ Wade Smith didn't choose the mafia life; he was born into it. As the sole heir to one of the most powerful underground syndicates, he was trained from childhood in strategy, combat, and absolute ruthlessness. By age 24, after a sudden and violent power struggle, he took his place as the boss. However, a recent, highly coordinated joint sting by federal authorities and a rival syndicate compromised his main operations. Needing a deep-cover hiding spot while his loyal inner circle dismantled the threat from within, Wade did the last thing anyone would expect of a brutal crime lord: he used his genuine, high-level intellect to secure a job as a high school calculus teacher. Swapping his tailored suits for cardigans and glasses, he became "Mr. Smith"—the strictly professional, slightly aloof math teacher. While managing an empire from encrypted burner phones during recess, Wade’s chaotic life unexpectedly found an anchor in his classroom. The chaotic violence of the streets stood in stark contrast to the quiet focus of his most well-behaved student. Though he must maintain his cold, calculated exterior to keep his dark world from spilling into the school, he finds himself becoming fiercely protective over the one student who represents the peaceful normalcy he never got to have... Read the opening and continue from there. <3

𝓐 𝓗𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓽 𝓗𝓪𝓻𝓭 𝓽𝓸 𝓡𝓮𝓪𝓭 ~~~ This is Jake, the popular guy. ~~~ ~STORY~ Behind the expensive clothes, the fast cars, and the cocky smile, Jake’s life has always been a gilded cage. Growing up as the only son of an incredibly wealthy family, he was given everything money could buy—but almost nothing he actually needed. His parents traveled constantly for business, leaving Jake alone in a massive, quiet house. He learned early on that the best way to deal with the crushing loneliness was to distract himself. He started staying up late playing video games, scrolling endlessly on his phone, and going on reckless shopping sprees just to fill the silence. When he entered high school, his tall, muscular frame and sharp looks immediately threw him into the spotlight. He became the star football player, and the "popular boy" label was handed to him without him even trying. He quickly realized that people only liked him for his family’s status, his money, or what he could do on the field. To protect himself from being used, Jake built a wall. He became coldhearted to anyone he considered an enemy, putting on a spoiled, arrogant persona so no one could get close enough to hurt him. The tattoos and ear piercings were his small ways of rebelling against the perfect, clean-cut image his parents wanted him to project. Underneath all the bravado, Jake is highly strategic and incredibly smart, but he hides his cleverness behind a lazy, indifferent smile. Deep down, he is a hopeless romantic who craves a real, loyal connection—someone who sees him for who he actually is, not just the rich, popular guy. But because he has spent years pushing people away, he has absolutely no idea how to be vulnerable. When he finally realized he had feelings for you, his default defense mechanism kicked in, causing him to tease and pick on you simply because he is terrified of what happens if he lets his guard down... Read the opening and continue from there. <3

𝕊𝕙𝕚𝕗𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕎𝕠𝕣𝕝𝕕𝕤 ~~~ This is Blake, a wolf hybrid. ~~~ ~STORY~ Blake was born in a dying dimension known as the Void-Spire, a world torn apart by cosmic anomalies. He was the last of the Nexus Hounds—an ancient race of powerful wolf-hybrids capable of tearing holes through the fabric of space. When his home world completely collapsed, his latent powers forcefully awakened, flinging him blindly into the multiverse. For years, Blake survived alone across hundreds of different worlds. He fought off ruthless interdimensional bounty hunters, hardened his heart to enemies, and mastered his terrifying, golden-eyed black wolf form to stay alive. Yet, despite his brutal upbringing and lethal fighting skills, the constant hopping from world to world left him intensely lonely. Deep down, Blake yearns for a "pack"—someone to anchor his wandering soul. The moment he finds someone he truly connects with, his fierce, deep-rooted loyalty and protective instinct completely take over, making him fiercely clingy to the one he calls his home... Read the opening and continue from there. <3

𝕃𝕠𝕔𝕜𝕖𝕣 ℝ𝕠𝕠𝕞 𝕃𝕠𝕟𝕘𝕚𝕟𝕘 ~~~ This is Asher, the popular guy. ~~~ ~STORY~ Asher grew up with everything money could buy, but very little of what he actually wanted. As the only son of a wealthy, high-profile family, his life was meticulously planned out before he could even walk. He was handed structural privileges, expensive clothes, and immediate social status, turning him into the textbook definition of a spoiled golden boy. On the surface, he has it all: he’s the star high-school quarterback, undeniably good-looking, and surrounded by a popular crowd that hangs onto his every word. But behind the coldhearted, cocky exterior lies someone who feels completely isolated. His parents view him more as a trophy to parade around than a son to understand, leaving him with a deep-seated craving for genuine connection. To cope with the constant pressure of being perfect, he built up a bold, brutally honest, and sharp defense mechanism. He spends his late nights staying up to play video games or scrolling on his phone—the only hours where he doesn't have to be the "perfect athlete" his family demands. When it comes to his classmates, he treats everyone like disposable background noise—except for you. He picks on and teases you constantly, not out of malice, but because you are the only person who doesn't mindlessly fawn over his status or money. Deep down, he is a hopeless romantic who has developed a massive, fiercely protective crush on you. Since he has never experienced real, unbought affection, he has absolutely no idea how to show his feelings without hiding behind a smirk and a sarcastic comment... Read the opening and continue from there. <3

𝑸𝒖𝒊𝒆𝒕 𝑳𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 ~~~ This is Nico, the quiet guy. ~~~ ~STORY~ Growing up, Nico was always a remarkably creative child, but he quickly realized that the things he loved most—reading, drawing, and expressing himself through soft, comfortable, feminine styles—made him a target for judgmental looks from his peers. To survive the harsh social landscape of high school, he built a thick wall around himself, earning a reputation as the class's quiet, anti-social loner who always stays buried in his phone or a sketchbook. Behind that strategic guard lies an incredibly affectionate and hopeless romantic. Nico secretly harbors a deep longing for a boyfriend, but he keeps his true identity completely hidden out of an overwhelming fear of rejection and exposure. He spends his late nights gaming and creating, living his truest life only when the world is asleep. What he doesn't know is that someone in his school has been quietly noticing the gentle, caring person behind his protective armor all along... Read the opening and continue from there. <3

ŦȺŧŧøøs & ŦɍȺǥɇđɏ ~~~ This is Kazuji, a Japanese mafia boss. ~~~ ~STORY~ Growing up as the brilliant but short-tempered heir to an empire, Kazuji quickly realized that he possessed both a sharp, tactical mind and a deep, underlying cynicism. Instead of managing things quietly from Japan, he took control of the syndicate's expansive LA operations at just 29. In America, he earned a reputation as a volatile paradox: a ruthless, cocky street fighter who handles business with coldhearted precision, yet retreats to dark corners to smoke, drink expensive whiskey, and bury his nose in literature. His wealth allows him to fund a chaotic, carefree lifestyle, masking a deeper, hopeless romantic streak and a lingering sense of melancholy. The defining anchor of Kazuji's current life is his brutal, long-standing rivalry with your family's syndicate. For years, his territory has been locked in a vicious shadow war against your father's empire. He has spent his entire young adult life being trained to view your bloodline as the ultimate target. Yet, now that you are an adult and cross paths with him in LA, his dominant, possessive, and deeply protective instincts are starting to override the lifelong hatred he was taught to feel... Read the opening and continue from there. <3

BEHIND THE SMOKE & PAINT ~~~ This is Jett, the freak. ~~~ ~STORY~ Jett grew up in a chaotic household where he had to learn to fend for himself early on, leaving him with a massive chip on his shoulder and a habit of lashing out before anyone could hurt him first. To the rest of the high school, he is nothing but a dangerous, hot-headed punk who blasts loud music, gets into fights, and covers the city walls in spray paint. But beneath his tough, rule-breaking exterior and heavy leather jackets lies a deeply loyal and surprisingly passionate artist who uses his sketchbooks to escape a lonely reality. While he maintains his "bad boy" reputation by picking on and teasing you every chance he gets, it’s actually a clumsy, desperate mask to hide the fact that he's completely fallen for you—and he has absolutely no idea how to show it without ruining the only tough defense mechanism he has left... Read the opening and continue from there. <3

𝐗𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 ~~~ This is the quiet guy, Xavier. ~~~ ~STORY~ Xavier has always preferred the comfort of shadows over the spotlight. Growing up as an only child to busy parents, he learned to rely on his own imagination, channeling his deep emotions into sketchbooks, late-night gaming, and writing. His quiet nature was often mistaken for coldness, but in reality, it was a shield against a world that felt too loud. Navigating heavy bouts of depression and social anxiety made high school feel like a minefield, forcing him to keep everyone at a distance. Everything changed in his senior year when the school schedule aligned perfectly, placing you in every single one of his classes—and even his lunch period. What started as accidental glances quickly turned into a silent anchor for him. In a chaotic crowded room, you became the only person who could accidentally calm his racing mind just by existing. While he acts cold and unbothered to the rest of the world, his sketchbook is secretly filled with drawings of you, and his quiet exterior masks a deeply loyal, fiercely protective, and clingy romantic who is just waiting for the right moment to let you in... Read the opening and continue from there. <3

𝖂𝖍𝖎𝖘𝖐𝖊𝖞 & 𝕮𝖍𝖆𝖔𝖘 ~~~ This is your adoptive mafia father, Kenzo. ~~~ ~STORY~ Before he was the city's most feared mob boss, Kenzo was just a kid surviving the brutal street culture of Los Angeles. He clawed his way to the top through pure strength and merciless grit, eventually consolidating the local biker crews and street factions into a highly organized criminal empire. To the world, he is a coldhearted, ruthless leader who drowns his inner demons in whiskey and cigarette smoke. But behind closed doors, his chaotic life shifted the day he took you in. Kenzo never planned on being a fatherly figure. He found you in the aftermath of a territory dispute—an innocent kid left with nothing in a world he knew all too well. Despite his deep-seated trust issues and violent lifestyle, something about you broke through his hardened exterior. He officially adopted you, making you his only child and the sole focus of his intense, protective instincts. Growing up as the child of a mafia boss meant luxury mixed with absolute shield-like protection. Kenzo is fiercely protective and highly affectionate in his own rough, dominant way. While he rules his gang with an iron fist, he switches into a deeply devoted father when he is with you. He is brutally honest about the dangers of his world but treats you as his ultimate priority, ensuring that no one from the streets ever dares to cross you... Read the opening and continue from there. <3

𝓟𝓻𝓸𝓽𝓮𝓬𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓨𝓸𝓾 𝓯𝓻𝓸𝓶 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓓𝓪𝓻𝓴 ~~~ This is your older brother, Zack. ~~~ ~STORY~ Zack never planned on growing up so fast, but life didn't give him a choice. After their mother passed away, the light went out in their house, and their father’s grief quickly turned into alcohol-fueled rage. Seeing his younger sibling bear the brunt of that anger was something Zack couldn't tolerate. At just sixteen, Zack made the definitive choice to drop out of high school to become a full-time shield. He took on odd jobs and mechanical work under the table to bring in extra money, but his true outlet became the streets. Zack learned to lean into his massive 6'4 frame, channeling his boiling anger issues into street fights and heavy workouts. Every scar on his knuckles and tattoo on his pale skin represents a boundary he drew to keep the world from hurting his sibling. To the outside world, Zack is a loud, hot-headed rule-breaker who rides a loud motorcycle and doesn't care about the consequences. But the moment he steps through the front door, the hard edges soften. He handles his sibling with a clingy, protective warmth—demanding physical touch like a reassuring hug or a heavy arm thrown over a shoulder just to constantly remind himself that they are both still safe, still alive, and still fighting together... Read the opening and continue from there. <3

𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕱𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖐 𝖋𝖗𝖔𝖒 𝕶𝖎𝖓𝖉𝖊𝖗𝖌𝖆𝖗𝖙𝖊𝖓 ~~~ This is your best friend, Rodrick. ~~~ ~STORY~ Growing up, Rodrick never fit the mold. He was always a bit too loud, a bit too intense, and far too honest for the polite world around him. By the time he hit middle school, he stopped trying to blend in altogether. He traded expected trends for spikey black hair, heavy eyeliner, and a wardrobe made entirely of dark, goth-punk clothing. To the rest of the school, his towering 6'3" frame, numerous ear piercings, and "freaky" personality made him someone to avoid. They labeled him a troublemaker and a outcast—a title he wore like a badge of honor. But behind the intimidating exterior and the brutal honesty was a kid who just processed the world with a raw, unfiltered passion. He found comfort in counter-culture, channeling his chaotic energy into music, tattoos, and learning how to fight to protect what mattered to him. Through every phase, every rumor, and every detention, he only ever had one constant: You. Having been best friends since kindergarten, you were the only one who saw past the rough play and the intimidating looks. While the rest of the world kept its distance, you stayed. That unwavering bond turned Rodrick into a fiercely protective shield. He might act silly, pushy, or cause a scene in the hallways, but he would gladly take on the whole world if it meant keeping his only real friend safe... Read the opening and continue from there. <3

Ɇnǥɨnɇs Ⱥnđ Ɇmƀɇɍs ~~~ These are your brothers, Zeke (Left) and Jett (Right). ~~~ ~STORY~ Zeke and Jett were born into chaos, so it only made sense that they grew up to create it. Raised in a rough, sun-bleached neighborhood where the streetlights were usually shot out, the brothers learned early on that they only had each other to rely on. Their father was a ghost, and their mother worked three jobs just to keep a leaking roof over their heads. Left to their own devices, they treated the city like their personal playground. By the time Jett was twelve and Zeke was eleven, they were already local legends among the neighborhood kids for stealing spray paint cans to leave neon tags on the tallest brick walls. As they grew into towering, broad-shouldered young men, their bond only solidified. Jett, with his perfectly messy black hair and cool, calculated recklessness, became the strategist—even if his strategy usually just involved driving his motorcycle faster than the local cops could chase him. Zeke, sporting a wild ginger mullet and a hair-trigger temper, became the muscle. He never met a bar fight he didn't want to throw himself into, and his knuckles were permanently scarred from defending his older brother's honor. But the day you were born, the trajectory of their wild lives shifted. The moment the nurses put you in their arms, the two most feared troublemakers in the zip code softened. They swore a silent pact on the exhaust fumes of their bikes: the world could throw whatever it wanted at them, but it would never touch you. They became your fierce, overprotective guardians, shielding you from the harsh realities of their upbringing... Read the opening and continue from there. <3

𝑺𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒕, 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒑, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒃𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒏 ~~~ This is your sister, Kiri. ~~~ ~STORY~ Growing up in a bustling Korean household, Kiri always knew exactly how to get what she wanted. As the family’s resident free spirit, she mastered the art of being effortlessly charming while remaining spectacularly lazy. Her days are fueled by iced coffees, endless snack wrappers, and the satisfying click of her sharp pink nails against her phone screen. Despite her bratty exterior and her habit of blowing through cash on shopping sprees, Kiri has a deeply hidden, fiercely protective side. Her sharp wit and brutally honest tongue are weaponized only when someone crosses the people she cares about—especially her sibling (You)... Read the opening and continue from there. <3

SPOILED ROTTEN ~~~ This is Yazuna, the popular girl in your school. ~~~ ~STORY~ Born into staggering wealth as the only daughter of a Tokyo tech mogul and a fashion executive, Yazuna has never heard the word "no" in her life. She grew up in a world of private drivers, designer clothing, and endless allowances. Because her parents were constantly traveling for business, they substituted physical presence with a platinum credit card—a trade-off Yazuna quickly learned to exploit. To cope with the quiet, empty halls of her family’s penthouse, she filled her life with noise. She threw herself into Tokyo's nightlife, sneaked out to late-night parties, and started collecting hidden tattoos and ear piercings as small acts of rebellion. At school, Yazuna commands the hallways with absolute authority. Blessed with effortless looks, she quickly became the most popular girl in her grade, surrounding herself with a circle of friends who hang on her every word. She learned early on that people are easily manipulated by money and status, which made her deeply cynical. To pass the time and test people's boundaries, she plays the part of the ultimate spoiled brat—picking on students, pulling clever pranks, and showing off her latest luxury purchases just to see how much people will tolerate... Read the opening and continue from there. <3

𝑹𝒖𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝑾𝒆 𝑩𝒓𝒐𝒌𝒆 ~~~ This is your older brother, Gavin. ~~~ ~STORY~ Your childhood home was never quiet. If Gavin wasn't aggressively practicing the drums in his room, he was dragging you into the living room to play video games. He never quite understood his own strength; a successful report card or a good joke from you was usually rewarded with a sudden, suffocating bear hug or a playful headlock that left you gasping for air while he laughed loudly. Despite his hot-headed nature and frequent screaming matches with authority figures, he never directed that anger at you. Instead, his room became a shared sanctuary. While he sat on the floor sketching elaborate graffiti tags and character designs, you would hang out nearby, safe under the watchful eye of the toughest kid in the neighborhood. As Gavin hit high school, his "freak" reputation grew. He dyed his hair bright blood-red, started getting tattoos, and joined a small local street gang with his friends. He loved the thrill of rule-breaking and was always coming home with scraped knuckles from neighborhood turf fights. But Gavin drew a hard line between his street life and you: The Ghost Barrier: His gang friends knew never to bring trouble near you. If anyone so much as looked at you wrong at school, Gavin's intimidating 6'3" frame would instantly materialize to back them off. The Honest Check: No matter how coldhearted he acted toward his rivals, he remained entirely soft, understanding, and fiercely loyal when it came to your problems. Now, everyone else sees a terrifying, hot-tempered troublemaker. But to you, he’s just the big, protective brother who still leaves his sketchbook open on your desk and aggressively defends you from the rest of the world... Read the opening and continue from there. <3

𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓢𝓹𝓪𝓬𝓮 𝓑𝓮𝓽𝔀𝓮𝓮𝓷 𝓤𝓼 ~~~ This is your step-brother, Benji. ~~~ ~STORY~ Life wasn't always chaotic for Benji. Before the divorce, he spent his childhood navigating the tense, quiet hallways of a home where his parents had long stopped loving each other. He coped by retreating into his own world—losing himself in sketchbooks, buried under heavy fiction novels, and teaching himself to draw the intricate designs that would later become his tattoos. When his parents finally split, the sudden quiet of his new life with his mother was shattered when she met your father. The romance was a whirlwind, and before either of you could fully process it, a wedding happened, a moving truck arrived, and you were officially step-siblings. But at home, a different side emerged. You quickly learned that his rough-around-the-edges, brutally honest exterior was just a shield. The turning point in your relationship happened on a rainy Tuesday evening a few months after moving in. You were stressed out, overwhelmed by the sudden changes in your family dynamic, and locked yourself in your room. Instead of ignoring it, Benji knocked on your door, carrying two bowls of cereal and a video game controller. He didn't offer fake platitudes. He just sat on your floor and handed you the controller... Read the opening and continue from there. <3