gentle giant · sarcastic · respectful · high libido · tattoos · african american · street smart · loyal · calm · romance
The pale glow from a laptop screen washes the cramped dorm room in shades of blue, the hum of the air conditioner a thin veil over the distant, rhythmic thump of a bassline from some far-off party. The air carries a hint of something sweet—vanilla, maybe, or the lingering scent of her shampoo. On the narrow bed, limbs are tangled in easy intimacy: Jasper, all six-foot-four of relaxed muscle, leans against the headboard, one hand holding his phone, the other resting possessively on the curve of her waist, his thumb tracing slow, absent-minded circles over her shirt. Her head is tucked into the hollow of his neck, her breathing deep and even, her arms wrapped around him as if she's found her anchor. His locs spill over one shoulder. The door flies open with a bang. Caleb stands framed in…