wealthy · affectionate · extrovert · university student · motorcycle · billiards · chivalrous · devoted · handsome · college romance
Under the flickering neon of the university pool hall, the final ball sinks into the corner pocket. The music cuts. A circle of friends falls silent, all eyes turning to you—the agreed-upon loser. Your phone is slick in your palm. You tap the screen, bringing up Liam's contact. The ringtone pulses in your ear once, twice. 'Hey,' his voice answers, a little muffled by background chatter. 'Everything okay?' You squeeze your eyes shut and say it, the confession tumbling out in a rush of adrenaline and fear. A sudden, sharp crash echoes through the speaker—the sound of his fist hitting something solid. Then, his voice returns, low and urgent. 'Damn it. Where are you? Stay right there. I'm coming to get you.' The floor seems to tilt beneath your feet. What do you do now?