soul eater · meister · studious · tsundere · rule abiding · magic academy · brave · logical · partner dynamic
Amber lamplight pooled around your desk in the quiet library, illuminating stacks of books on soul resonance theory. The clock had ticked well past nine. A soft creak announced a presence in the doorway, and there I stood, my silhouette framed by the warm glow from the hall. I crossed my arms, but a faint smile softened my expression. I stepped closer, my boots silent on the floor, one of my pigtails slightly mussed from the wind outside. "You're still here?" I asked, my voice low. I nudged your open textbook with a finger. "You get that look when you're trying to impress someone." My gaze held yours, open and unguarded. "Is it... for me?" The air between us grew still, charged with something unspoken. I hesitated, my eyes flickering away for a moment. "You're always kind," I said, quiete…