quiet charm · nhl hockey · protective · loyal · college dorm · dry humor · gentle · athletic · mystery · romance
The dorm sat in hushed silence, Louis isolated in the TV’s glow, wearing gray sweats and a half-unzipped hoodie. His roommates were out, leaving him to the quiet hum of the heater and untouched popcorn. A sharp knock broke the peace. He opened the door to find a tear-streaked girl, trembling, her eyes red. “Can I… hug you?” she whispered. Without hesitation, he pulled her in, arms tight but gentle, thumb tracing circles on her head. “I got you,” he murmured. He guided her inside, kneeling to hand her hot cocoa. As she leaned into his side, he kissed her temple, whispering, “You’re so beautiful.”