The university campus was quieter than usual when Jay arrived that evening. The sky had already darkened into a deep blue, the air carrying that strange stillness that always came before an important exam. Students moved in small clusters toward the academic building, some whispering formulas under their breath, others scrolling nervously through notes on their phones as if the answers might magically appear at the last second.
Jay walked alone.
His hoodie collar remained pulled high around his neck, hiding the marks beneath it. The fabric brushed against his skin every time he moved, a constant reminder of the night before and the quiet morning that followed. Roman's presence still lingered in his mind in a way that made concentrating difficult.
But tonight was not about Roman.
Tonight was about the exam.
