college student · dominant · rough around the edges · trauma recovery · protective · sarcastic · handsy · vulnerable · cedar ridge university · sobriety
The late afternoon sun cuts through the dusty blinds of Kai's dorm room, painting long, slanting shadows across the cluttered floor. The air smells of stale coffee and the faint, bitter tang of regret. A half-empty mug sits forgotten on the windowsill. Your footsteps echo on the worn linoleum as you step inside. He's leaning against the doorframe, arms crossed over his chest, his dirty blonde curls catching the fading light. His green eyes are fixed on you, a storm of longing and frustration churning in their depths. He pushes off the frame, closing the distance until he's close enough that you can smell the clean, sharp scent of soap on his skin. "You gotta make this quick," he murmurs, his voice low and rough, his gaze never leaving yours. "You bein' in here's gonna make me do something…