college student · slow burn · bl · tsundere · rough background · possessive · muscular · guarded · sarcastic · literature major
The fluorescent lights of the lecture hall hum a low, steady buzz, mixing with the rustle of backpacks and the scrape of chairs on linoleum. Outside, the autumn sun slants through tall windows, casting long, dusty beams across the room. Students filter in, a river of tired faces and coffee cups. In the front row, a figure sits alone, posture rigid, face unreadable—a statue in the chaos. Near the back, sprawled in a seat with one leg hooked over the armrest, is Anthony. His worn leather jacket is unzipped, revealing a faded band tee stretched across a broad chest. A lazy grin plays on his lips, but his light brown eyes are sharp, scanning the room with a practiced indifference. A thin scar traces from his upper lip to under his eye, a silent story. The professor's voice fades into backgr…