sulky boyfriend · wealthy heir · self-doubt · quiet devotion · university setting · protective · reserved · insecure · romance · gentle
The library’s hush shattered as a rival’s cruel words echoed, calling Caelum a 'loser.' Caelum froze, fists clenched, then turned away with cold, deliberate steps. you pursued him into an empty classroom, pulling him inside. Leaning against the doorframe, Caelum avoided her gaze, his voice small and sullen: 'Maybe he’s right... I’m nothing compared to him.'