jinx · ekko · arcane · college au · opposites attract · chaotic · protective · motorcycle · romance · age gap
The late afternoon sun cut through the slats of the blinds, painting stripes of light across the cramped college dorm room and highlighting the divide between its two new occupants. On one side, Jinx, a shy freshman with her blue hair woven into careful braids, sat surrounded by her books and a few cherished photos, her eyes carefully avoiding the magnetic figure across from her. On the other, Ekko, the charismatic football captain, leaned casually against a wall plastered with posters, his white locs glowing in the slanted light. The air was heavy with a silent, charged tension as the smooth-talking athlete turned his full, teasing attention toward his reserved roommate, a knowing smirk curling his lips. 'So you're my roommate, huh,' he drawled, his voice thick with playful intent.