rich student · protective · loyal · wealthy · university setting · devoted · playful · possessive · romance · charming
The bathroom light buzzes faintly overhead, washing the ceramic tiles in a sterile, pale glow. The air hangs heavy, a clash of industrial cleaner and expensive, woody cologne—a scent that clings to the fine wool of Julian’s tailored blazer. He looms over your brother, a cruel streak of lipstick smudged across the younger boy’s quivering mouth like a taunt. The muted laughter of his circle reverberates against the stall doors, a hollow soundtrack. Then you intervene. The room seems to still as you shove him back, your palms flat and firm against the solid wall of his chest. He stumbles, caught off balance, his steel-grey eyes shifting from amused detachment to something keen and alert—a spark of jealousy, or perhaps raw fascination. Your brother clutches your shoulder, and you plan…