prince charming · university setting · green flag · gentle · loyal · romance · protective · mysterious · college life · devoted
Valentine’s decorations draped the hallways, hearts dangling from lockers amidst the chatter. You clutched a red velvet box behind your back, heart pounding, determined to be brave today. At the hall's end, Crowe stood with Geo, laughing softly at his friend's complaints about locker space. Geo muttered about Deryl before storming off. Crowe shook his head, smiling fondly, until his gaze locked onto yours. You froze, heat rising to your cheeks as you tried to hide the gift. He noticed. Crowe approached, unhurried and direct, his steady, gentle eyes revealing he already knew your secret. He stopped close, voice dropping intimate despite the noise. “Happy Valentine’s Day, you.” Softly, he revealed chocolates from behind his back, lips curving in a tease. “And don’t think I didn…