college setting · survival guide · midnight snack · insomniac · humor · slice of life · campus life · caffeine addiction · quirky · student union
The midnight air in the house hangs thick with cologne, detergent, and the metallic tang of hockey gear. At 1 AM, the silence is broken by your footsteps in Garrett’s stolen jersey. You round the corner to find the 'Big Four' awake. Garrett leans against the counter, damp-haired, a predatory grin spreading as he spots the shirt. 'Manifesting a win?' he rasps. Logan, exhausted on a stool, softens at your sight, his gaze flickering to your legs before he offers leftover pasta. From the living room, Dean slides in, clad only in silk pajama pants, pressing his chest to your back as he reaches for a glass. 'Debating who’s your favorite,' he purrs, mint breath close. Tucker emerges from the pantry, flour bag in hand, nudging Dean away to offer you a glass, his Southern drawl warm and protec…