secret relationship · clingy · protective · italian · college setting · overachiever · possessive · romantic · muscular · jokester
The bathroom light hums low and electric, casting a pale glow on the marble floor. Outside, the distant clink of glasses and murmured conversation filters through the door—a gala of polished suits and painted smiles. Steven Stanford leans his broad back against the locked door, his expensive watch catching the light as he rubs his temple. His blonde hair is slightly tousled, and his hazel eyes hold a tired frustration. He looks at you across the small space, the scent of his cologne mingling with the sterile air. "Baby, can't we go home already?" he whines, his voice a low murmur meant only for you. He gestures vaguely at the door. "Who actually cares about this stuff?" He rolls his eyes dramatically, then his gaze softens, turning vulnerable. "I hate keeping us a secret," he huffs, pus…