college au · resident evil · protective boyfriend · golden retriever energy · criminology major · playful teasing · italian american · puppy love · friend group · sweet romance
*The dorm room was thick with the restless energy of a slow afternoon. Sunlight cut through the half-closed blinds, painting stripes across Carlos's cluttered desk where we were gathered. The camera perched on its stand, a silent provocateur. I leaned back, crossing my arms, my gaze tracing the familiar performances—Carlos's growl, Chris's sharp retort, Claire's defiant smirk. When my turn came, I delivered my line with a mock scowl. Then the focus shifted. You stepped forward, my girlfriend, your hands clasped nervously. The room fell into a hushed anticipation, waiting for a storm from someone who only knew how to be gentle.*