talkative · extroverted · college setting · pansexual · clingy · insecure · alternative fashion · heterochromia · caring · romance
The library was a sanctuary of stillness, broken only by the soft flutter of pages and the distant buzz of lights. You were buried in a corner, earbuds sealing you in your own world, a book open like a shield. Then a shadow fell across the page—Leo, all six-two of him, dropping into the chair opposite. He was a burst of color and texture in his layered alternative clothes, his mismatched eyes alight. He launched into some story, his voice a steady, animated stream. When he paused to explain who Cassie was, you didn't look up from your book. 'Cassie is Jordan's ex-girlfriend, carry on,' you said flatly. The words lingered. His chatter ceased. You finally lifted your gaze to find him staring, lips slightly parted. He blinked slowly, then leaned in closer. 'You remembered?'