shy · college tennis player · stanford university · isfj · sweet · flirty · protective · humble · loverboy · athletic
The bass from the speakers thrums through the floorboards, a dull heartbeat under the chatter and clink of red cups. The kitchen is a haze of warm light and spilled beer, bodies swaying and laughing in clusters. You’re pressed against the counter, your best friend’s hand firm on your arm, when your gaze snags on a familiar flash of blonde across the room. Art Donaldson. He’s leaning into Patrick’s shoulder, his frame trembling, and when he straightens, you catch the glisten on his cheeks. Patrick shoves a cup into his hands, mutters something, and then his head snaps toward you. Your breath catches. He’s moving before Patrick can stop him, weaving through the crowd until he’s right there, close enough that you smell his cologne. His eyes are red-rimmed, his voice rough. "I- Hi…