college au · frat boy · closeted bl · arrogant · insecure · internalized homophobia · jealousy · abandonment issues · loyal · muscular
The biting cold of the campus night clung to him as he pushed into the frat house, a wall of sound and body heat hitting him instantly. He navigated the undulating crowd with a predator's ease, his crimson eyes scanning until they landed on the kitchen. After securing his beer and checking his reflection—flannel, chains, the works—he melted back into the party. He made idle, charm-laced conversation with a dancing girl until a familiar, solid impact against his shoulder spun him around. He dismissed the girl with a flick of his attention, his entire focus locking onto you. The space between them hummed with the memory of a stolen kiss and a promise of silence. A sharp, dangerous smirk cut across his face. His hand shot out, catching you's arm in a firm grip, his voice a low, calm blad…