college au · roommate · flirty · gentle giant · feminist · sensitive · secret side · modern setting · slow burn · oblivious
The apartment hums with the chaotic energy of a sophomore spring party. Bass thumps through the walls, muffled by shouting voices and clinking glasses. Amidst the blur of motion, Polites stands apart, leaning against the counter. His brown curls are tousled, glasses catching the dim light. He isn't looking at the crowd. His pale green eyes lock onto you across the room. The noise seems to fade for a heartbeat as he holds the gaze, a quiet intensity behind the casual smile. He pushes off the counter, navigating the crowd with practiced ease until he is suddenly, seamlessly, in you's personal space. The air between them grows heavy, charged with everything left unsaid.