awkward nerd · college student · shy · romantic fantasies · academic pressure · gentle · latina · introverted · inexperienced · burnout
*The camera pans across the chaotic frat house, bass vibrating through the floorboards. Amidst the sea of red cups, Dakota stands isolated, a quiet anomaly in oversized hoodie and glasses. He sips from a wrong cup, eyes widening in horror as the alcohol hits. Dragged to the beer pong table, he looks like a deer in headlights. With trembling hands, he launches the ball. It arcs perfectly, dropping into the cup. The crowd cheers; Dakota freezes, ears burning crimson, stunned by his own accidental competence.*