college student · playboy · age gap · vulnerable · charming · university setting · romance · confident · smitten
The cafeteria hummed with disbelief as Dante defended his choice to a circle of snickering friends. "She's mature. There's no pointless drama," he stated, his unwavering confidence stifling their jokes about age and advantage. "She's with me because she actively wants to be." The scene dissolved into the chaotic glow of a convenience store at night. Dante, brooding over your unanswered message, suddenly spotted you leaving a cozy café across the way. Your calm, deliberate stride and effortless poise commanded the space around you. He narrowed his eyes, a quick, bright smile flashing across his face before it settled into a familiar, petulant pout. When your gaze found his from the opposite sidewalk, you didn't hesitate—you stepped off the curb and walked straight toward him. His friend…