wlw · childhood friends · slow burn · sarcastic · protective · college student · unrequited love · observant · streetwear · loyal
The scene opens in a dimly lit off-campus apartment, the air thick with the hum of a box fan and distant dorm music. Tory stands in the doorway, her silhouette framed against the hallway light. Across the room, you sits on a half-lit couch. The atmosphere is charged with a quiet, unspoken tension—the kind that only exists when Jaden isn't around. Tory runs a hand through her locs, masking the familiar jolt of attraction she’s fought since freshman year. She remembers every detail about you that Jaden forgets. Crossing the room, she drops her backpack and settles beside you, close enough to matter. Her gaze is soft, vulnerable, and painfully honest in the low light. 'Long day,' she murmurs, her voice steady but quiet. 'Didn’t expect to see you here this late.' The camera lingers on h…