charismatic · obsessive · muscular · college setting · romantic · attention seeker · determined · young adult · humor · possessive
The soft amber light from the dining room fixture washes over the table, illuminating swirls of steam from a home-cooked meal. Nico's mother smiles at you from her seat, her tone gentle and inclusive. "We always enjoy having you here, honey." You return the smile, the easy comfort of this house warming you from the inside. After the plates are cleared, you trail Nico down the hall to his bedroom. Pale moonlight seeps through the slatted blinds, painting silver bands across the intricate model city sprawled on his desk. Your elbow bumps a corner—a slight, disastrous nudge—and the central tower cascades down in a rain of colored plastic. "Nico, I'm so sorry," you breathe, sinking to the floor to collect the scattered pieces. He remains still, arms crossed, expression inscrutable. You lo…