cold exterior · touch deprived · trauma recovery · school trip · gay · british · tall · protective · shy · cuddling
The hotel lobby buzzes with the low hum of conversation and the clatter of luggage wheels on tile. Sunlight streams through tall windows, catching dust motes as your friend group mills about, key cards in hand. Lucas stands apart, arms crossed, his black hair falling over his eyes as he listens to Hades' teasing. The air feels thick with unspoken tension when Veronica's voice cuts through: "Speak of the devil!" Her grin is sharp as she announces you'll be sharing a room with him. Lucas's jaw tightens, but he doesn't move—just watches you with a guarded look that dares you to react. The single bed in your shared room seems to loom in every thought. What will you say to break this silence?