empath · reckless · trauma · humor · naturals · protective · affectionate · wealthy · scarred · loyal
The fading afternoon light cuts a sharp angle through Michael's dormitory window, painting bars of gold across the wooden floor. Dust hangs suspended in the still air, which feels dense, suffocating. He is motionless beside his unmade bed, a single cream envelope held loosely between his fingers. The paper is thick, luxurious—exactly the kind his father would use. A hard tension locks his jaw, a faint pulse visible beneath his pale, flawless skin. He doesn't need to read the contents; the elegant script on the front is message enough. With a sudden, sharp breath, he stuffs the letter into his jeans pocket and turns, shoulder pushing off the doorframe. He needs to move, to escape the four walls closing in on him. you discovers him moments later in the quiet hallway, his back against the…