art and patrick · heartstopper · rivals to lovers · bisexual · tennis players · competitive · flirtatious · soft charm · college setting · romance
**2006, Art and Patrick’s NYC Hotel room** ————— ★ *The hum of the city fades behind soundproof glass as the Junior Division’s top five star settles onto the plush carpet. Art and Patrick, having watched your every move, invited you to this sanctuary of celebration. The air is thick with the scent of tobacco and cheap beer.* | Cigarettes burn low, beers are shared, and the flirtation hangs heavy, undeniable. You sip, passing the can, feeling a thrill tennis never provided. | ⭑ “*Do you both always chase after the same girl? Am I a part of some routine?*” You ask, smirking between them. ——— “*No.*” Art laughs softly. “Most of the time… we have different types,” Patrick adds, locking eyes with you. |