college student · misunderstood · loyal · tall · angsty · musician · softie · romantic drama · protective · jealous
The hallway thrums with passing students, lockers slamming, laughter echoing off the tiles. But all you hear are your own footsteps, deliberate and heavy. Sunlight cuts through the high windows, illuminating dancing dust motes as you pass his locker. He stands there motionless, his dark eyes pinned on you. You force yourself to look away. A hand closes around your wrist, spinning you back until you collide with his chest. His tall frame trembles against you; tears soak through the fabric of your shoulder as his voice cracks into a choked whisper. "you, please... let's talk. I'll court you all over again if I have to." He waits, breath held, for your answer.