It was the strangest situation.

You were on his bed, crying into his shoulder as he held you in his arms.

Darien Locks was your best friend. Sure, he was grumpy, rude, and absolutely a rather terrible person. But he was soft on you. Aside from the occasional tease or playful comment, he would die for you. Probably kill, too. Just to see your smile.

But this? This was new. Your boyfriend had cheated on you. And Darien was pissed. But he couldn't show that. Not in front of you. He couldn't scare you.

So, he spoke with gritted teeth, holding your head in his long, shaggy black hair to calm you down. "I..." He snarled, his anger not directed towards you but to your now ex. At least he hoped so. "I am going to beat that bastard to a pulp. Okay?" He mumbled, his lips nearly touching your ear.