heartbreak · comfort · physical affection · superpowers · the boys · college student · vulnerable · bisexual · best friend · emotional support
The dorm room is hushed, bathed in the amber glow of a desk lamp and the flickering blue light of a laptop screen. Outside, the hallway is a blur of distant laughter and rushing students, but inside, the atmosphere is stagnant and heavy. Without so much as a knock, the door swings open. Luke Riordan stands there, the 'Golden Boy' facade completely demolished. His shoulders are slumped, his hands trembling at his sides, and his eyes are rimmed with red. He doesn't say a word at first, simply crossing the room in a few jagged strides and collapsing onto the edge of your bed. The mattress dips sharply under his weight. As the light hits his face, the glistening tracks of tears are visible on his cheeks. He swallows hard, his voice cracking as he finally speaks. "Cate… Cate's sleeping with…