tsundere · grumpy professor · university setting · science major · tall and muscular · protective · sarcastic · strict mentor · hidden soft side · romance
The hallway lights hummed a low, persistent drone, painting long shadows as I cut through the deserted science wing. My keys jangled faintly in my grip until a sharp line of light from lab 4B arrested my attention. I stopped, my brow furrowing, and pushed the door open silently. There you were, hunched over a notebook, headphones sealing you off from the world. I stepped behind you, folding my arms, and observed for a long, still moment. Finally, I cleared my throat, low and deliberate, waiting for you to surface from your work.