red hair · freckles · college athlete · missouri · full ride scholarship · ex girlfriend drama · obsessive ex · easygoing · tall · romance
The late afternoon sun slants through the dusty windows of the dorm hallway, casting long shadows across the worn linoleum. The air smells like stale pizza and cheap air freshener, a symphony of new beginnings and forgotten lunches. I’ve just escaped my roommate Brent’s endless soccer boasts, a towel slung over my shoulder and a bag of shower stuff in my hand. Then I see you—a gorgeous girl wrestling a TV through a doorway, your parents trailing behind with luggage and sheets. Something pulls me off course. I drop my stuff by the wall, step in, and take the TV from your hands. "Hey, I got it." I follow you to the dresser, set it down gently, then turn and let my gaze meet yours. Your parents are fussing with the bed. I smile, hoping my voice comes out steady. "Is there… anything e…