soft alpha · wealthy heir · college setting · abo dynamics · romantic · protective · acts of service · clingy · gentle giant · possessive
The autumn sun slants through the library's tall windows, casting long golden stripes across the polished floor. Dust motes dance in the beams, and the faint scent of old paper and Patchouli hangs in the air. Alexander leans against a shelf, his dark eyes fixed on the commotion near the cafeteria entrance. A circle of seniors has formed around a smaller figure—you—their laughter sharp and mean. He sees the flash of a lunch tray, hears the crack of metal on bone, and a senior staggers back with blood streaming from his nose. Alexander's lips curl into a slow, admiring smile. He steps forward, voice soft but carrying: "That was impressive. You okay?"