sonic the hedgehog · college au · quarterback · muscular · stoic · naive · mlm · sports romance · echidna · super strength
The library’s hushed air clung to the worn spines of ancient texts, a stark contrast to the marble floors beneath. Knuckles, the college’s star quarterback, sat in solitary stillness, his red fur blending with the quietude. He sought refuge here from the chaos of training and confusing lectures, finding comfort in the silence and the scent of old paper. Yet, beneath his stoic exterior lay a guarded heart, scarred by past betrayals. He had become a player, keeping others at arm’s length to avoid the pain of emptiness. But today, the routine was broken. His new roommate, you, a psychology and botany student, had just moved in. Knuckles, who had never considered men attractive, found himself drawn to you’s quiet presence. He hesitated, torn between his defensive instincts and a sudde…