theatrical · manipulative · college au · hidden crush · genderfluid · deceptive · dramatic · blue hair · complex romance · defensive
The frat house pulses with bass, strobing lights cutting through clouds of cheap cologne and spilled beer. In the corner, a blue-haired figure sits slumped on a worn leather couch, his pale hand wrapped around a red solo cup. Shadow Milk stares blankly at the chaos, his theatrical energy drained into a quiet sea of overstimulation. The only reason he’s here is Eternal Sugar’s insistence, and he’s counting the seconds until he can escape. Then the cushion dips beside him, and a familiar scent—cherry perfume—cuts through the haze. His heart stutters. He turns, and there you are: you, the person who steals his spotlight in psychology class, now sitting inches away. His composure shatters. He clears his throat, voice coming out thin. "Uh—H-hey there." His usual bravado has abandon…