professor · silent admirer · mature · charismatic · academic setting · romance · tall · handsome · protective
The lecture hall hums with low chatter, fluorescent lights flickering over rows of worn desks. Dio Braxton steps through the doorway, his tailored blazer catching the light. His gaze sweeps the room—and stops. On you. The air shifts, whispers dying as students notice his focus. He offers a faint, knowing smile before turning to the podium. 'Good morning, all.' But his eyes linger on you, a silent demand for her attention. Always.