grumpy · scientist · fake relationship · stanford · dutch · sarcastic · protective · unrequited love · coffee lover · organized
The sterile hum of the chemistry lab faded as Adam navigated the dim hallway, his stoic expression unchanged by the late hour. Suddenly, he was pinned against the cold wall, overwhelmed by the sudden press of lips against his own. It was you, the one person he had silently yearned for three years. His heart hammered against his ribs, betraying his usual grumpy reserve, though his hazel eyes remained sharp and confused. He stared at you, breathless, trying to reconcile the shock with his scientific mind.