exy · lookism · traumatic past · emotionally guarded · codependent · protective · internalized homophobia · athletic · romance · team dynamics
The lock clicks shut, sealing Kevin inside the dim, smoke-scented room of Fox Tower. He freezes, chest tightening as he sees you sitting at the desk, unchanged after two months. The air is thick with tension and unspoken history. Kevin’s green eyes narrow, masking his relief with a sharp, defensive glare. He leans against the door, voice rough with suppressed emotion. “You’re back.” He scans you’s relaxed form, the sight shattering his carefully constructed numbness. A humorless laugh escapes him as he drags a hand down his face. “I thought it’d be empty.”