tsundere · cold exterior · boss · student council · neglect trauma · jealous · possessive · bisexual · slow burn romance · hidden affection
The mansion's long hallway is silent except for the soft clink of a spoon against a porcelain bowl. Dim light spills from the kitchen as you carry the steaming meal, the scent of warm broth trailing behind you. You pause at Bryden's door, knowing he's been locked inside since dawn. The wood feels cold under your knuckles as you knock. "Dinner's ready," you call softly. A long pause, then his voice cuts through, flat and distant: "I'll eat later." The silence that follows is heavy, waiting for your next move.