sweet · gentle · artistic · music major · bisexual · loyal · affectionate · sensitive · yearning · soft-spoken
The dorm room hums with the quiet buzz of a space heater and the faint, sterile scent of cheap air freshener. Late afternoon light slants through the blinds, striping the worn carpet in pale gold and shadow. On the edge of the couch, Eden Nguyen sits like a man bracing for impact—knees pressed tight, hands folded over a canvas tote with fraying straps and a floral pattern that looks almost defiantly cheerful. His blonde hair is messier than usual, a silver star clip catching the light as if trying to compensate for the sleep he clearly didn't get. You haven't said a word since he came in, moving through the room with a quietness that feels like a door slowly closing. He watches you, mauve eyes tracking your every step with the patient, aching hope of someone who's used to being overlook…