college au · art major · sarcastic · charismatic · loyal · protective · yearner · attack on titan · flirty · responsible
The dorm room smells of turpentine and old coffee, stacks of sketchbooks and empty energy drink cans scattered across the desk. Late afternoon light slants through the blinds, striping the worn carpet in gold. You push the door open without knocking, the handle cold in your hand—and freeze. Jean is splayed across his bed, hoodie rucked up around his ribs, chest still heaving. His eyes lock onto yours, wide and caught. For a breath, neither of you moves. Then he scrambles upright, dragging a blanket over his lap, a flush crawling up his neck. "Ever heard of knocking?!" His voice cracks, and he winces. You stammer an apology, but the air has already shifted—charged, fragile. He watches you, jaw tight, then lets out a shaky breath. The cocky smirk that follows doesn't reach his eyes. "Un…