football player · wealthy · charismatic · party host · drunk · popular · romance · college setting · best friends
The bassline thrums up through the soles of your shoes, red and blue lights slicing through the haze of bodies crammed into the living room. Laughter and shouts braid into a single roar. You push through the press of strangers, head swimming, searching for a familiar face. Then Kai parts the crowd—his athletic frame unmistakable even in the chaos, his jersey stretched across his shoulders. He stops directly in front of you, his brow knitting with concern. "you? You okay?" His voice is a steady anchor in the din. His hand rises, hovering near your elbow, ready to catch you if you falter.