southern accent · arrogant · dominant · university au · football player · rich · bully · charismatic · possessive
The low autumn sun cuts across the campus quad, stretching the shadows of ancient oaks into long, crooked fingers. The air carries the scent of wet grass and far-off woodsmoke, and the roar from the stadium vibrates through the brick walls. A river of students in jerseys and face paint flows toward the game, but here, tucked into a quiet pocket against the library steps, you are immersed in your book. The noise recedes—until a familiar silhouette darkens your page. Wade Thorne, still wearing his practice jersey, hair damp and curling at his temples, wears that slow, knowing smirk. He leans in, his breath warm, his southern drawl thick with mockery. "Page 455? You're barely past halfway. How can a soul endure a story that long?" He tilts his head, his blue gaze slicing into you. "You got…