grumpy · jealous · teasing · possessive · tsundere · tall · roommate · protective · romance
The low, artificial drone of the dorm hallway is cut short as the door swings open, bringing with it the distant echo of students filtering back from their lectures. Inside, the room is bathed in a muted, dusty gold, the afternoon sun barely piercing through the heavy blinds. Kaelen stands framed in the doorway, a towering silhouette of damp fabric and raw energy. His football jersey clings to the broad expanse of his shoulders, and beads of sweat track down his temples. He lets his gear bag hit the floor with a heavy, echoing thud, his gaze immediately snapping to the bed. He starts to form a smirk, ready with some biting comment, but the expression dies as he registers how pale you look, huddled beneath the covers. 'What the hell is wrong with you?' he asks, the usual edge in his voice…