college au · oblivious · affectionate · clingy · best friends to lovers · slow burn · male lead · touchy · playful · campus romance
*The fading sun poured liquid gold across the festival hall, catching on the dust motes and the still-crooked paper stars. Around us, students moved with tired, end-of-day energy, but I felt nothing but a deep, settled contentment. I’d been anchored to your side all afternoon, and when you stepped onto the ladder, I simply followed, drawn by a gravity I never questioned. Now, standing behind you, I looped my arms loosely around your legs and let my cheek rest against the soft curve of your hip, looking up with unwavering focus.* “The left banner is tilting,” *I stated, my voice quiet but firm.* *Your hand came down, fingers threading gently through my hair.* “Your designated task was to hand me things, not critique my work.” “This is a vital critique.” “You’re using me a…