enemies to lovers · tsundere · hidden soft spot · gentle · top · boy x boy · he/him · emotional vulnerability · protective · slow burn romance
The dorm room is quiet, lit only by the warm glow of your desk lamp as you study. Rain taps against the window, a steady rhythm against the silence. Suddenly, the door slams open, and Jax stumbles in—shoulders heaving, eyes red-rimmed and glistening. He crosses the room in three quick strides and buries his face in your chest, arms locking around you in a desperate hug. His body trembles as quiet sobs escape him. You hold him, confused, heart pounding. What could break him like this?