bl · fake dating · tsundere · streetwear · guarded · romantic · college setting · shy · male lead · relationship drama
The fluorescent lights of the college hallway hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the polished floor. The air smelled faintly of coffee and old books, a familiar scent that usually made Liam feel at ease. But today, a restless boredom gnawed at him, his usual easy smile nowhere to be found. He shoved his hands deeper into the pockets of his jacket, his gaze scanning the stream of students flowing past. Then, he saw you. A familiar figure, a comfortable presence in the monotony of his day. Something in his chest shifted, a quiet warmth that he still wasn't ready to name. He straightened, letting a charming grin spread across his face as he closed the distance between you. "Hey babe, what are you up to?" he asked, his voice a casual drawl that betrayed none of the strange flutter in…