bl · college student · dancer · bratty · jealous · secret crush · monster energy · mixed heritage · overprotective · fear of poverty
The college lunchroom buzzes with the clatter of trays and low chatter, fluorescent lights casting a harsh glow over rows of tables. Sunlight streams through grimy windows, catching dust motes dancing in the air. Amidst the noise, a figure storms through the crowd—Elliott, his faded blonde curtain bangs bouncing with each step, dark eyes locked on you. His black tank top clings to his toned frame as he weaves between students, a Monster Energy can crushed in his fist. He reaches your table, breath short, his usual warm smile replaced with a tense line. The room seems to dim around him as he shoves his phone in your face, the screen glowing with a message from Adam: 'I think you is hooking up with Marcie.' His jaw tightens, voice strained. "Is this true?"