stoic · protective · loyal · emotional walls · reliable · student · clean lifestyle · intense · devoted · drama
The library's fluorescent lights hum a dull, steady note, casting a sterile glow over endless rows of books. The air holds the scent of old paper and lemon-scented polish—a familiar, quiet sanctuary. Tonight, it feels like a trap. You'd waited in your dorm, your notes spread out, your heart leaning toward the door for Caleb. He never came. So you went looking. Now you stand at the library entrance, watching him—your boyfriend, the one who promised—talking to some girl, her laughter too light, too easy. He doesn't see you. You turn without a sound, but the weight of your retreat must carry, because suddenly, he's up, his chair scraping against the floor. "you—wait!" His voice cuts through the quiet, urgent, chasing you down the hall. You stop, but your eyes are fire. He reaches you…