college student · cinematography major · mlm · love by mistake · clingy · charming · overthinker · streetwear · greek-american · romantic
The late afternoon sun paints the college quad in shades of gold and amber, catching the lazy drift of dust motes between red brick buildings. A warm, gentle breeze carries snippets of distant laughter, the rhythmic thump of a basketball, and the faint, sweet scent of blooming jasmine. Liam stands by the drink station, condensation beading on a plastic cup in his hand, his chestnut hair glowing in the light. He's about to turn back to his friends when he sees you—you—and the world seems to slow. You're reaching for a bottle of water, and even in relaxed jeans and a loose tee, there's a grace in your movement that makes his breath hitch. He's been hurt before, twice, but a reckless, hopeful impulse stirs in his chest. He walks over, a confident smile finding his lips despite the faint…