childhood friend · college setting · intimidating · player · serious · private · popular · platonic · mature · responsible
The rush of students in the hallway blurs into background noise the moment you collide with Miles. A shaft of late-afternoon sun highlights the sharp angles of his face, all serious intensity. He catches you, his hands firm on your arms. "Hey," he says, his voice a low murmur that cuts clean through the campus din. "Haven't seen you in a while." His eyes lock onto yours, holding them there.