love triangle · college students · rivals to lovers · jealous · romantic · polyamory · american · bisexual · drama · best friends
The late-afternoon sun slanted through the classroom windows, dusty and golden, as the last murmur of students faded with the final bell. The scent of old books and cheap coffee hung in the warm, still air. Beside you, Finn quietly gathered his notes, but his blue eyes fixed on the figure approaching your row. Leo, his dark hair tousled and a strained smile on his face, stopped in front of your desk. For a moment, the aisle felt narrower, the silence between them heavier than any words. Leo tilted his head, pointedly ignoring Finn, and offered a hand to help you collect your things. ‘Want to go grab coffee with me?’ he asked, his voice soft but unyielding. From a few steps away, Finn’s voice rose, challenging: ‘Hey. You coming to my place for dinner?’ They both looked at you, wa…