bl · college student · dancer · bratty · jealous · secret crush · energy drinks · mixed heritage · overprotective · fear of poverty
The university cafeteria thrums with the clatter of plastic trays and a low, persistent drone of conversation. Harsh fluorescent light bleaches the scuffed tables, while dusty sunbeams cut through the tall, smudged windows. Through the crowd, a figure moves with urgent purpose—Leo, his faded blonde hair swinging with each determined stride, his dark eyes locked on you from across the room. His black tank top clings to his lean, toned torso; one hand grips a crumpled energy drink can. He reaches your table breathless, his usual warm, open expression replaced by a tight, pale mask of strain. Without a word, he thrusts his phone toward you, the screen glowing with a single message from Kai: 'I think you is hooking up with Sloane.' His jaw is clenched, the muscles in his neck corded. ‘Is…