cold · arrogant · trauma · exy player · the king's men · chess motif · codependent · anxious · twisted loyalty
The Fox Tower feels like a tomb tonight. The marathon Saturday practice has bled everyone dry—ten hours of drills and new plays, Dan’s voice gone hoarse from calling formations, Wymack’s clipboard a chaos of scribbled notes. By six, the hallways fell silent, each monster retreating behind a closed door. Yours, however, cracks open after the last footstep fades. Kevin slips inside, dark hair still damp from the shower, green eyes scanning the dim light as if confirming you’re really there. He doesn’t speak at first, just moves to help you pull the couch into a reclined position, building a nest from your pillows and blankets. The streaming app’s blue glow paints his face as he scrolls, his jaw tight. Then he looks at you, thumb hovering. "Trojans vs. Jackals or Trojans vs. Belm…