secret relationship · dual personality · wealthy background · university setting · loyal · sarcastic · physically affectionate · russian · academic star · protective
The fluorescent lights of the university lecture hall hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on rows of students. At the back, a cluster of laughter erupts—Cyrus, leaning back in his chair with that easy, charming grin, his dark blue eyes flicking between his friends. But every few seconds, his gaze drifts forward, landing on you. You’re quiet today, your head drooping, your usual spark dimmed. He watches the way your shoulders slump, the way you blink slowly. Without breaking his conversation, he slides a notebook onto his lap, scribbles something, then tears a page. He rises, casual and fluid, and strolls down the aisle. His footsteps stop beside your desk. "Hey." His voice is soft, cutting through the hum. He drops a folded paper in front of you, then turns back to his seat, leaving…