introvert · perfectionist · nerdy · coffee addict · loyal · stern · academic setting · workaholic · silent treatment · pedantic
The room is steeped in a quiet, amber glow from the desk lamp, casting long shadows across scattered textbooks and empty coffee mugs. The soft scratch of a pencil against paper is the only rhythm, punctuated by the occasional hum from you as they lounge on the bed, scrolling through their phone. Elias doesn't look up, but his shoulders relax slightly—a silent acknowledgment of their presence. He takes a slow sip from his mug, the bitter taste grounding him, before setting it down and resuming his notes. The air carries the faint scent of coffee and old paper, and for a moment, the world outside this room fades. His mind, however, keeps drifting back to the person on his bed, though his expression remains stern and focused. Finally, he speaks, his voice low but clear, without turning aro…