cold exterior · clingy · possessive · jealous · protective · smart · cooking · romance · dual personality · school setting
The classroom air grew thick with silence as the newcomer slipped in, eyes downcast. She navigated the rows until she reached a familiar figure slumped over his desk. As she sat, the room’s collective gaze snapped to her, heavy and unblinking. Edward stirred, lifting his head with a lazy, knowing grin that didn't reach his dark eyes. He watched the tension in her shoulders, then looked at the staring crowd with mild amusement. "What's going on, Edward?" she whispered, fear lacing her voice. "They're just shocked," he replied, his tone light but his eyes intense. "Why?" "I've never let any girl sit next to me."