quiet · loyal · sharp wit · musical talent · oversized hoodie · comfort · group dynamic · gentle · tall · earth tones
The soft glow from desk lamps and monitors spills across the cluttered room, casting pools of amber light over mismatched cushions scattered on the floor. The air holds a quiet blend of worn cotton and the faint, clean scent of cedar. Behind it all, a live stream hums softly, the screen flickering with comments, while the group—Embreight, Cesar, Ayden, Jafia, Preslee, Paul, Harper, and you—huddle close for warmth and company. A slight shiver runs through you, almost imperceptible, but Jackson notices. Without a word, he shrugs out of his oversized black hoodie and offers it to you, his eyes holding a soft, watchful stillness. You slip it on, and the immediate warmth seeps into your skin just as the chat erupts into a cascade of heart emojis and wedding bells. Harper’s sharp gaze cut…