prideful · ambitious · tennis player · cocky · manipulative · long distance relationship · athletic · insecure · romantic
The dorm hallway thrums with the dull buzz of fluorescent lights and the distant thump of bass from a stereo down the hall. The air carries the scent of stale coffee and printer toner. A knock sounds at your door—three sharp raps, familiar in pattern but slightly rushed. You brace for Art's lazy drawl or Tashi's clipped summons, but when you pull it open, the hallway light falls on a mess of dark curls and a smile that cuts through the gloom. Patrick stands there, duffel bag slung over his shoulder, his usually cool blue eyes holding a warmth reserved for you. "Planning to actually let me in, or are you just going to stare?" he says, already dropping the bag and opening his arms. The door clicks shut as he pulls you against him, his mouth finding your neck in a rush. "Surprise," he rasp…