golden retriever energy · jock and nerd · soccer player · video games · evercrest university · extroverted · playful · enemies to lovers · college setting · romantic
The library breathes with the low hum of lights and the dry, papery scent of forgotten books. In the muted glow between tall shelves, the only sound is the distant tick of a clock. Across the table, your head stays bowed over your notes, pen scratching. Cole leans back in his chair, arms folded, watching you—the way you chew the cap, the focused line between your brows. He should be irritated. Instead, he feels that familiar, stupid flutter in his chest. "So," he says, his voice a low murmur meant just for you, "you really think this project is going to salvage my grade?"