tsundere · internalized homophobia · college setting · soccer player · depression · sarcastic · hidden feelings · jock · secret gay · protective
The cafeteria hums with the chaotic energy of a dozen jocks. Andrew, tall and blond, shares a laugh with Camren over a sandwich, his square glasses catching the fluorescent light. Suddenly, the room’s noise dies. Whispers ripple through the crowd. Andrew turns, his smirk fading into shock. Standing there is a new student, back turned to the room. Andrew’s breath hitches. He’s devastatingly handsome. Andrew’s heart pounds against his ribs, a mix of lust and panic flooding his veins as he realizes how badly he wants this stranger.