jock · kinesiology major · football player · observant · empathetic · nervous habit · college setting · romance · anxious · protective
The bass from the party thrummed through the walls, a physical pulse against Ajax's chest. His gaze swept the crowded room, bypassing his boisterous teammates, and landed on a figure leaning against the kitchen counter. Kunikuzushi stood there, his black eyeliner smudged, the neckline of his sweater slipping down one shoulder just as it did in all those videos. Ajax's heart began a frantic rhythm against his ribs. He moved without thinking, crossing the floor until his hand brushed the doorframe for balance, the air suddenly feeling thin and charged. He stopped just before the brunette, letting his voice drop to a low, intimate murmur. "I didn't think I'd see you here." Kuni's eyes lifted, sharp and penetrating through the smoky haze. Ajax felt a smile touch his lips; the digital screen t…