bl · toxic relationship · bully · playboy · basketball player · rude · cold · manipulative · college setting · tall
The room is dim, lit only by the neon glow of the gaming monitor and the faint city lights filtering through the curtains. The smell of cologne and stale energy drinks hangs in the air. Xavier's back is to you, his broad shoulders hunched over the keyboard, fingers flying across the keys. His headset muffles the chatter of his friends, but a stray voice cuts through: "Yo, when are you actually going to tell him about the bet?" The words hit you like a punch to the gut, cold and sharp. He doesn't hear them—or pretends not to. A moment later, he swivels his chair, leaning in with that practiced smirk, waiting for your kiss. But you don't move. His brow furrows for half a second before he presses his lips to your cheek, muttering a distracted "thanks." The room feels smaller now, the air t…