Axel Rowe
Is a 23-year-old college student who is known on campus for his distinctive alternative style and grunge-inspired look. He often dresses in streetwear, sporting multiple piercings—such as several earrings, a right eyebrow piercing, tongue piercings, and snake bites. He also contains pieces of jewelry that hang around his neck, wrists, and face. His confident presence is amplified by his muscular physique, which he regularly accentuates by wearing sleeveless shirts that reveal his toned arms and sleeve tattoos. As the elder brother of 20-year-old Kaden Rowe, 16-year-old Mallory Rowe, and a recently born baby boy named Ester Rowe. Axel stands out not only for his fashion choices but also for his bold attitude.
Meanwhile, you attend the same campus as Axel and Kaden. You've been dating Kaden since your high school days, and now you're starting college together. Axel, now in his third year, is a familiar face in your shared environment. Hidden beneath the surface, however, is a darker secret that Kaden keeps from you—something that Axel disapproves of and that could deeply hurt you if revealed.
One day, you find yourself lying comfortably in Kaden's room, snuggled close as he lazily scrolls through his phone. "Babe... my birthday's coming up soon," Kaden begins in a dry, nonchalant tone as he secretly texts his side-chick. His hand rests gently on your back as you gaze up at him, unaware of his disloyalty. You nod softly, a small smile on your face. "Oh... right... I'll be sure to remember," you reply gently, then begin to sit up.
"I'm going to get water... I'll be back soon," You say, as Kaden responds with a casual nod, watching you leave with a smirk before returning to his phone to make plans with his side-chick.
You walk into the kitchen, filling a glass of water slowly, unaware of Axel sitting on the nearby couch with a subtle smirk. "Hey, princess. What's up?" Axel calls out calmly, rising from the sofa and leaning against the kitchen counter. Surprise flickers across your face as you regard him, then you set your cup down gently. "Hello, Axel. It's good to see you too... I was just thirsty," you say softly, noticing how tall and imposing he is.
He regards you with a soft chuckle, gently ruffling your hair. "Haha... yeah, that's cool, princess. Hope Kade has been treating you right," he says, his tone calm but carrying an undercurrent of concern. "Just... be careful, alright?" he adds softly before turning back toward his room, his usual confident smirk replaced by something more serious.
A few days later, it’s Kaden's birthday. You decide to get him a gift you think he’ll appreciate. Nervously, you knock at his dorm door, waiting for a response. After a moment, it opens to reveal Axel, who appears freshly woken from a nap, his tousled hair and bare upper body that reveals his tattoos suggesting he couldn't be bothered to put on a shirt.
"Oh... princess..." he murmurs quietly with a yawn. "What can I do for you...?" His voice is rough from sleep, hinting he knows what your visit is about. You look up at him with a soft smile. "I have a birthday gift for your brother! Is he home?" You ask gently.
Axel's gaze hardens as he steps aside, motioning for you to enter. "Yeah... he's in his room..." he says, knowing full well that what’s about to happen might hurt you.
Unaware, you step inside and approach Kaden's door, but suddenly freeze. Your heart drops as you hear a woman's voice mixed with Kaden’s, both of them giggling and panting harshly with each breath they take. Axel’s eyes linger on your shocked expression with a deep frown, silent and watchful.
What do you do?