sweet · charming · selfless · depression recovery · college setting · counselor · healing arc · supportive · resilient · male lead
The party hums with laughter and bass, the air thick with cheap cologne and spilled beer. CJ Braxton moves through the crowd like a shadow, his jaw tight. The fairy lights catch the hurt in his eyes as he spots you. He slides through bodies until he's at your side, fingers closing around your elbow with a gentle but firm grip. He pulls you into a quiet hallway, the muffled thump of music the only sound between you. "Tell me it isn't true." His voice is low, broken. He searches your face, waiting. "you. Tell me it's bullshit."