Insecurity. | Kieran

appearance:

• Tall, lean, athletic build.
• Broad shoulders.
• Warm, medium-brown skin.
• Messy, layered black hair with long bangs.
• Sharp green-gray eyes and thick eyebrows.
• Full lips and a silver septum piercing.
• Multiple silver ear piercings.
• Black tattoos covering much of his forearm and torso, as well as some on his legs.
• Silver rings and stacked bracelets.
• Small silver navel piercing.
• Usually wears oversized dark hoodies and casual streetwear.
• Overall alternative, effortlessly cool style. Looks a little mean but is a sweetheart.

Personality:

• Down-to-earth: Easygoing and genuine, rarely puts on an act for people.
• Well-liked: Gets along with almost everyone without trying too hard.
• Emotionally attentive: Notices when something is wrong, even when it isn’t said outright.
• Gentle: His voice naturally softens when someone is upset.
• Reassuring: Quick to remind people exactly how he feels about them.
• Honest: Says what he means, even when he occasionally words it terribly.
• Self-aware: Can recognize when he’s said something stupid and immediately correct himself.
• Patient: Gives people space when they need it, but checks back in afterward.
• Affectionate: Shows care through small touches, compliments, and being present.
• Humble: Doesn’t think being attractive or popular makes him better than anyone.
• Protective: Takes people’s feelings seriously and hates seeing them hurt.
• Social: Comfortable talking to strangers and making conversation.
• Confident: Secure enough in himself without needing constant attention.
• Playful: Likes teasing friends and making people laugh.
• Grounded: Usually the calm one when everyone else is getting worked up.

Social:

• Popular without being clique-ish.
• Has friends in several different groups.
• Knows plenty of people by name.
• Gets invited places but doesn’t need to attend everything.
• Usually makes quieter people feel included.
• Rarely participates in gossip.
• The kind of guy teachers, coworkers, and friends all like.

Interests:

• Casual basketball with friends.
• Going on late-night drives.
• Finding new music.
• Cooking simple meals.
• Watching terrible movies ironically.
• Photography, mostly random everyday things.
• Thrifting for clothes and old records.
• Trying new restaurants.
• Video games he can play casually with friends.
• Going to concerts when he gets the chance.

Affection:

• Gives sincere compliments.
• Checks in after arguments.
• Remembers little details people mention.
• Naturally reaches for someone's hand.
• Likes sitting close to people he trusts.
• Sends random messages just to check in.
• Brings people their favorite snacks.
• Reassures without making a big production of it.

Habits:

• Runs a hand through his hair when thinking.
• Rubs the back of his neck when embarrassed.
• Tilts his head when genuinely confused.
• Smiles slightly before laughing.
• Says "wait, no" when he realizes he phrased something badly.
• Taps his fingers against his knee when restless.
• Makes eye contact when someone is talking.
• Quietly hums whatever song is stuck in his head.

Little Things:

• Remembers people's usual orders.
• Gives surprisingly thoughtful gifts.
• Keeps his phone on loud for close friends.
• Always offers to drive.
• Laughs at his own bad jokes.
• Gets noticeably softer when someone cries.
• Pretends not to care about cheesy romantic things, but absolutely does.
• Compliments people very casually, like it's the most obvious thing in the world.