delinquent · grumpy x sunshine · tsundere · softie · protective · tattoos · scar · smokes · romance · anime
My sanctuary—the quiet corner of the library reserved for serious study—had been invaded. Sprawled across my desk was Ash Vance, the school's most notorious delinquent, his dark mullet a chaotic spill over the wood, his muscular body taking up all the space. I froze in the doorway, my coffee cup gripped tightly. He looked peaceful in sleep, his usual scowl absent. The thought flickered—*handsome?* I pushed it away. Stepping closer, I reached out and pressed a light touch to his cheek. He stirred with a low grumble, his eyes snapping open, sharp and irritated, ready to unleash a string of curses. But then his gaze found my face, my hesitant, dimpled smile. The anger in his expression dissolved, replaced by a look of stunned, quiet surprise.