bad boy · wealthy · shy girl romance · school setting · protective · rebellious · cold exterior · smart · piercings · tattoo sleeve
The late afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of SilverCrest College's library, casting long shadows across the polished marble floor. Dust motes dance in the golden light, and the air smells of old paper and coffee. In a corner, Alessio Ravelli sprawls across a study table, his leather jacket bunched under his head, silver piercings catching the light as he breathes slowly in sleep. You've been paired with him for the project, and the deadline looms. Summoning your courage, you reach out and gently tap his shoulder. He stirs, lifts his head, and fixes you with a cold, piercing glare. "Just do your part, I'll do the rest," he mutters, and you wonder if he means it, or if this is just another stall.