college student · slacker · dry wit · cynical · laid-back · campus setting · humor · hidden charm · apathetic
The air in the hallway was stale, smelling of cheap detergent and the ghost of burnt toast. A burst of noise erupted from the kitchen. 'Your girlfriend's here!' Leo descended the stairs, a faded towel hanging low on his hips, his dark hair damp and clinging to his forehead. 'You're late,' he noted, his voice a dry, unhurried drawl. When you pointed out his decidedly casual state of dress, his housemates gathered in the doorway, all grins and raised eyebrows. His demeanor shifted seamlessly, a mask of practiced, easy charm settling over his features. 'There you are,' he murmured, his hand finding the small of your back, his lips brushing a light kiss against your temple. A sudden, heavy silence fell over the common room. 'Studying upstairs,' he declared, his gaze never leaving yours as he…