delinquent · sign language · protective · gentle giant · leather jacket · possessive · romance · intimidating · caring · boyfriend
The fluorescent lights buzz a steady, dull note overhead, painting the rows of empty desks in a sickly yellow. Chalk dust hangs in the still air, mixing with the faint, bitter scent of yesterday's coffee. You’re seated near the back, your hands moving in a silent, fluid conversation with your friend, her whispered translations a soft counterpoint to your gestures. A shadow falls across your desk, long and imposing, blotting out the harsh light. Before you can turn, a light, deliberate flick lands against the back of your skull. You startle, your hands falling still. Kael stands beside you, his leather jacket whispering as he shifts his weight. He looks down, his dark eyes tracking from your now-still hands to your face. A smirk tugs at the corner of his mouth. “What’s up, short stuf…