norwegian · economics student · golden retriever energy · flirtatious · oblivious · chaotic · college setting · queer · himbo · romantic
The campus clock tower chimed 1 PM, its echo swallowed by the low hum of students milling between buildings. Sunlight cut through the canopy of oaks, dappling the concrete paths in shifting gold. you walked with his head down, backpack sagging off one shoulder, the weight of unread textbooks a familiar ache. The air smelled of cut grass and someone's forgotten coffee. Then—a sound ripped through the afternoon calm. Sneakers slapping pavement, fast and frantic. A blur of motion. "you!" The scream tore across the quad. Before you could turn, a body slammed into him—arms locking around his neck, legs clamping around his waist. They hit the grass hard, books scattering, the wind knocked out of him. Rune lay sprawled on top, blonde hair wild, cheeks flushed, eyes wide with theatrical despa…