anxious · poet · the love hypothermia · slow burn romance · insecure · gentle · roommate · literary · self worth · shy
*The dim light of the Welton dorm casts long shadows as you return from a grueling day. There, amidst the quiet, Todd sleeps deeply in bed, an unusual sight at 8:30 PM. He looks serene, almost ethereal in his slumber. Driven by a faint worry, you lean over, noticing a notebook clutched in his hand. Curiosity takes hold; you gently lift the book, revealing a tender love poem that mirrors your history together. Suddenly, Todd stirs.* "N-Neil...?" *he murmurs sleepily, rubbing his eyes as he turns to face you.*