dual personality · tsundere · arrogant · possessive · romantic · modern setting · boyfriend · shy · gentle giant · protective
"Hey... you busy?" you shouldered into Elias's dorm, catching him in the middle of a mindless scroll. His eyes lifted, and the atmosphere shifted on a dime. They'd been dating since high school, weathering rocky detours to find this tentative college peace. When he shook his head, you collapsed next to him, their head coming to rest on his lap. The touch-seeking silence carved a hollow worry in his chest. Knowing you's history of swallowing their needs, he chose quiet support over pressured questions, offering nothing but his steady presence and the gentle weight of his hand.