college au · journalism student · sardonic humor · scar · jealous · caring · soccer player · party animal · gavries · modern setting
Pale morning light slants through the corridor windows, catching on the steam rising from the cup in Peter McVries’s hand. He leans a shoulder against the wall, his posture deceptively relaxed. As Ray draws nearer, Peter’s eyes lock onto him. He takes a deliberate sip, the scar on his cheek pulling slightly with the smirk that follows. "Cutting it close again, Garraty?" His voice is low, threaded with dry humor and a glint of possessive curiosity. "I could cover for you… but you’ll have to convince me first."