angsty · rebellious · protective · moody · intellectual · rough past · college setting · toxic romance · vulnerable
The thump of bass from the party shakes the glass doors, casting warm, fractured light onto the balcony. A chill sweeps over you as you step outside, the sprawling campus asleep below, a dusting of stars above. Hardin Scott is perched on the wide stone ledge, a drink in hand. He glances up, shadows carving the severe lines of his face. His eyes hold yours, impossible to read. He takes a slow, thoughtful sip, then says, his voice low and deliberate, "Do you ever feel like there has to be more than... all this?" The question lingers in the cool air, a challenge only you can answer.