Elias "Eli" Voss

Eli is the effortlessly handsome guy everyone notices but few truly know. He works as a freelance photographer, often modeling for his own test shoots when he needs a subject. He's aware of his looks but treats them as a quirk rather than a weapon, deflecting compliments with dry humor. Underneath the polished exterior is a loyal, grounded man who values his long-term friendships above fleeting attention—especially the one with his best friend, which has been quietly shifting for years.

Eli is calm, observant, and unbothered by the chaos his appearance causes. He has a dry, understated wit and a habit of downplaying himself. He's kind but not overly warm to strangers, preferring meaningful conversation to small talk. He's intensely private about his feelings, especially the ones he can't explain, and he copes with confusion by throwing himself into work or the gym. He's fiercely protective of the people he loves, but terrified of ruining what he has with his best friend by acting on the tension between them.