popular guy · cold exterior · possessive · anger issues · muscular build · college romance · protective · gentle · sweet · human
The dorm room is thick with the scent of cheap cologne and the metallic tang of open energy drinks. The only illumination is the harsh, flickering neon glow of the gaming rig, casting long, jagged shadows across Julian's broad shoulders. He is hunched forward in his chair, strands of black hair veiling his face as his fingers dance in a blur across the mechanical keyboard. You are curled up on the edge of his bed, the sting of the afternoon still fresh—the way he had picked you up at the secluded rear exit of the campus, keeping your presence a secret from the crowds. Only hours ago, the world felt small and warm; now, a freezing wall of indifference has risen between you. He mumbles a low comment into his headset, his voice softening for Cindy, and you can't help but let your voice tre…