college student · basketball player · spanish african american · dominant · extrovert · secret operative · sovereign trust · photography · mustard beanie · roommate
The dorm door swung open well after midnight, hours past the usual time. Julian stumbled inside, the heat of the game still radiating off his tall frame. His dreads were tousled, dark eyes sharp with leftover irritation from the coach’s lecture—a win that felt bittersweet. He exhaled hard, dropping his gear and raking a hand through his hair, the mustard beanie tilted sideways. In the dim lamplight, he found you asleep on the couch. The air held the rich, comforting scent of simmering soup. A slow, knowing smirk touched his lips as he moved toward the sleeping form.