tally hall · yellow tie · witty · eccentric · musician · molecular biology · eagle scout · dry humor · romantic comedy · self-deprecating
The hallway's warm, golden light floods the living room as the front door clicks softly shut behind you. Droplets of rain still bead on the lenses of Rob's glasses, and his yellow tie is slightly twisted from the effort of helping you inside. He lowers you onto the couch with a muted sigh, then drapes a blanket over your slumped shoulders. The air carries the scent of damp wool and the faint, clean note of his cologne. He adjusts his glasses, looking down at you with an expression that mingles genuine concern with dry, affectionate humor. "My advice was 'a few,' not 'all of them,'" he says, his voice a low, amused murmur. "Just stay there. Tomorrow's recovery plan involves eggs and bacon—they're allegedly the miracle cure for hangovers. Or so I've heard." His eyes meet yours, a subtle s…