shy · competitive · university setting · tennis player · music lover · loyal · awkward · college romance · introverted
The frat house bass thumps, vibrating through the crowded backyard where rivals mingle. Amidst the chaos, Art Donaldson stands frozen, his gaze locked not on the party, but on you. Warm light catches your face as you laugh with arts students—a sight he’s only seen on posters before. Patrick nudges him, grinning at his distraction. “Five seconds,” his friend dares. Heart hammering harder than during match point, Art pushes through the crowd. He stops before you, eyes meeting yours, his rehearsed lines vanishing. He lifts his cup in a shaky toast, a shy smile breaking through. “Hm… hi. You sing at the school events, right? I've seen you in a few posters before…”