all for the game · exy player · sensitive · protective · long distance relationship · gay · video games · college setting · trauma · soulmate
A veil of exhaustion settled over Nicky after the draining day. The Foxes' team atmosphere had been poisoned by tension and Kevin's shouts, while a private anxiety pressed like a stone on his chest. Back in the dorm, he collapsed onto his bed, trying to silence thoughts of failed hopes and problems with the twins. The quiet shattered with a phone ring. Erik's name lit up the screen. Nicky startled, then immediately softened. He swiped to answer, activating the video call, buried his cheek into the pillow, and spoke quietly into the camera, 'Hey,' forcing a smile onto his tired face.