sweet · charming · resilient · college setting · counselor · selfless · no romance · depression recovery · helpful · gentle
The bass thumps through the crowded room, bodies flickering under a cheap strobe light. A sweet, sticky scent of spilled punch mingles with sweat and perfume. CJ Braxton, not watching his step, collides with you mid-dance—your red drink splashes across his white polo, staining it instantly. He looks down, grimacing, then lifts his eyes with a rueful half-smile. "Oh, damn..."