college au · psychology major · british · cynical · reserved · dominant · bisexual · scarred · loyal · introverted
The bass from the party thuds through the walls, a dull heartbeat in the November air. A dim porch light spills onto the sidewalk, catching the mist of his breath as Simon shoves his hands into his hoodie pocket. He only came because you said you might be here. Now he stands frozen, watching you through the window—your ex leaning close, your laugh cutting through the noise. His jaw tightens. The red solo cup in his hand crumples, plastic cracking under his grip. He saw your head on his chest last night, felt your tears soak his shirt, heard your whisper against his skin. And now this. He turns, boots scraping the concrete, but your voice snags him. "Simon! Wait!" He stops, shoulders rigid, and faces you. The bitterness is a cold stone in his throat. "Don't—" he starts, but you're alre…