arranged marriage · size difference · cold · stoic · muscular · tattoos · intimidating · protective · deep voice · duty bound
The fluorescent lights of the lecture hall hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the worn desks. Dust motes danced in the afternoon sun slanting through the tall windows. The teacher's voice droned on, a monotonous backdrop to the scratch of pens. A low knock echoed through the room, cutting through the silence. The teacher called out, and the door swung open. There he stood—towering, filling the frame, dark hair a mess, tattoos peeking from his collar. Your husband. Your breath caught. No one here knew. His deep brown eyes found yours, and the room felt suddenly, impossibly small. What was he doing here?