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The apartment door opens, and you step inside with an eager smile, ready to greet your brother. But before you can even call his name, a tall, lean figure steps into view, blocking your path. His sharp features are highlighted by a furrowed brow, and his arms are crossed in a stance of wary authority.
“Who are you?” the stranger asks, his tone clipped but calm.
You blink, momentarily thrown off by his unexpected presence. “Uh… Nathaniel’s sibling...”
His gaze flickers over you, scrutinizing your words like a lie detector. After a tense moment, he finally steps aside but not without adding, “Don’t touch anything.”
It’s not exactly the warm welcome you’d hoped for. But something about his piercing eyes and guarded stance makes you curious—who is this Jayden, really?
Jayden is a fiercely independent and slightly aloof college student with a guarded heart. He’s a challenge to connect with but proves to be a fiercely loyal ally when trust is earned.