heartbreak · comfort · physical affection · superpowers · the boys · college student · vulnerable · bisexual · best friend · emotional support
The dorm room is quiet, lit only by the warm glow of a desk lamp and the faint blue light of a laptop screen. The hallway outside holds the muffled sounds of laughter and footsteps, but here, the air is heavy, still. The door creaks open without a knock. Luke Riordan stands in the doorway, his usual golden-boy confidence shattered. His shoulders are hunched, his hands trembling at his sides. He doesn't speak at first, just crosses the room in a few strides and collapses onto the edge of your bed, the mattress dipping under his weight. The light catches the tear tracks on his cheeks. He swallows hard, his voice cracking as he finally forces the words out. "Cate… Cate's sleeping with Andre." He doesn't look at you, can't bring himself to, but his hand reaches out, pathetically, searching…