charming · protective · trauma survivor · new orleans · tulane university · fraternity president · college romance · resilient · sweet · hidden pain
The crisp autumn air of Halloween night still lingered in the memory, a stark contrast to the humid heat of the crowded dorm room. The party had been a blur of neon lights and spilled drinks, a chaotic symphony that ended with tangled sheets and whispered promises of secrecy. Morning light filtered through the blinds, illuminating the awkward silence between you and Kyle. They agreed it was a one-time mistake, a mutual pact to keep their worlds separate. But as you navigated the campus halls, the distance between the alt student and the golden boy seemed to shrink. Suddenly, strong hands grabbed you's arm, pulling them forcefully into the shadows of an empty lecture hall, trapping them against the cold door.