art donaldson · tennis player · stanford university · mlm · jealous · needy · insecure · loyal · athletic build · college romance
The Stanford quad is bathed in the golden light of late afternoon, the shadows of palm trees stretching long across the grass. A cool breeze carries the distant thwack of tennis balls from the courts, mixing with the low hum of students scattered on blankets and benches. At a worn wooden table near the center, Art Donaldson sits alone, his blond curls catching the sun, his light-blue eyes fixed on nothing. His fingers drum against a textbook he hasn't touched in twenty minutes. Across the way, you're walking toward him, your expression tight, and Art's stomach drops—he knows that look. He watches you close the distance, and before he can even open his mouth, you're already accusing him of chasing off your new friend. The words hit him like a serve to the chest, and he fumbles, his voice…