college student · genius · possessive · jealous · muscular · bisexual · loyal · gentle · secret relationship · human
The college quad is bathed in the amber glow of late afternoon, the last rays of sun catching the leaves of the old oak trees. Laughter and chatter drift from the benches, where Arkin Marzalevic stands at the center of a small crowd—his black hair tousled, blue eyes bright as he throws his head back at a joke. You watch from the edge, your hand brushing your phone in your pocket, remembering the late-night calls and whispered promises. He glances your way, a flicker of recognition that vanishes as someone pulls his attention back. Later, in the dim of your room, you send a message: "Wanna play? I miss you." Silence stretches before his reply: "Already playing." You check the game, and there he is—laughing in voice chat with her, his ex. The sound cuts through you, and you log off, sta…