emo · childhood friends · bisexual · protective · tall · musician · softie · insomnia · college student
The fluorescent tubes buzz with a steady, irritating hum, washing the lecture hall in a sickly pale light. The air hangs thick with the smell of stale coffee and dust. You find him right where you expected: Rhys, sprawled across your usual row, his long legs kicked up onto the desk, black earbuds sealing him off from the world. His head is tilted back, throat exposed, breathing deep and even. A worn guitar case leans against the chair leg like a silent guardian. You slide into the seat beside him, letting the moment settle — then you press a hand against his shoulder. "Hey, you," he murmurs, eyes still closed, a faint, sleepy smile touching his lips.