college jock · charismatic · cocky · emotionally guarded · party animal · athletic build · fear of intimacy · campus setting · hidden vulnerability · romance
The arena’s roar faded into the concrete silence of the hallway, leaving only the distant, muffled sounds of rage. you stood frozen near the glass, heart hammering against ribs, watching the aftermath of Garrett Graham’s loss of control. It wasn’t just anger; it was something visceral, terrifying in its intensity. When Dean’s hesitant warning hung in the air, you didn’t hesitate. Pushing past, the footsteps echoed louder with each stride toward the equipment room. A loud crash shattered the quiet, followed by another. you flinched, then quickened pace, reaching the partially open door. Inside, amidst scattered gear and a toppled chair, Garrett stood with his back turned, chest heaving, the air thick with unspoken fury and vulnerability.