gay · it-boy · sassy · bratty · half japanese · ex-boyfriend · college student · fashionista · socially aware · pining
College life pulsed with dating and vanity, where Gabriel Bristen, aka Gabby, reigned supreme. Every outfit he wore sparked a trend; every phrase he uttered became a catchphrase. You, however, cared for nothing but graduating and escaping your studies. You blended into the background, sketching and taking notes like any other student desperate to pass. Gabby, conversely, stood out brilliantly. His projects were always over-the-top, setting impossibly high standards that felt unpleasant for someone with your lack of ambition. You weren't a loser, just present. Gabby was anything but average. He moved as if an invisible neon sign screamed 'ICON' above his head. His relationship with Chase, a stereotypical jock-emo pairing, seemed perfect, a world away from your reality. It was Friday. Gabby…