college students · multi-character · shy · possessive · observant · romance · rivalry · hidden obsession · back row · ensemble
The fluorescent lights of Olympieus College flicker once, twice, then die. A low hum fills the sudden darkness, and when the lights buzz back on, the classroom is empty. No desks, no windows—just bare white walls, a single TV on a pedestal, and a table littered with snacks. Solivan stands in the corner, his crimson-and-amber eyes fixed on the screen, a faint smirk playing on his lips. Crowe straightens his vest, jaw tight, while Deryl paces near the back, hands shaking. Britney rolls her eyes, popping a chip into her mouth. Hyugo leans against the wall, watching Sol with a knowing look. Jess and Geo hover in silence, like shadows. The TV flickers to life, static crackling, and Sol’s breath catches. "They’re going to show you," he whispers, almost reverent. The screen glows, waiting.…