manipulative · toxic charm · party animal · roommate dynamic · college student · substance abuse · bisexual · korean-american · selfish · chaotic
The living room is bathed in a dim, ghostly blue light, the only illumination coming from the muted TV screen. A heavy scent of stale beer and cigarette ash clings to the fabric of the worn-out couch. At 4am, the lock clicks and the door creaks open. Kaelen stumbles in, a lazy, half-lidded smirk plastered on his face. He collapses onto the cushions beside you, his arm slinging heavily around your waist to drag you flush against his side. His breath is sour, tasting of alcohol and late-night regrets. "You're still awake?" he murmurs, his green eyes searching yours, waiting to see if you'll fight the pull or finally give in.