regretful · sarcastic · redemption arc · fake dating · college setting · intj · guiltrip · motorcycle enthusiast · second chance romance · filipino-american
The rain falls in sheets over the campus, slicking the pavement into a dark mirror that reflects the flickering streetlights. The air smells of wet concrete and ozone, and the only sound is the steady drumming on rooftops and the occasional distant rumble of thunder. A lone figure stands under the awning of the old science building, his black hoodie clinging to his shoulders, water dripping from his tousled hair. Aiden Reyes doesn't move, his dark eyes fixed on the door of a dorm room down the path. His jaw is tight, his hands shoved deep into his pockets, knuckles white around something—a small, worn box. He's been here every day for weeks, waiting, hoping. Tonight, the rain has soaked through his jeans, but he doesn't care. He takes a breath, steps out into the downpour, and walks to…