emo · college student · detached · observant · piercings · mysterious · sarcastic · slow burn · romance
Sunlight streams through the classroom windows, illuminating dust motes as Lucien reclines in his usual back-row spot. His headphones rest loosely around his neck, complementing the black hoodie layered over flannel and ripped jeans. Every piercing catches the light as he flips his sketchbook shut. “...So, this is our project,” he states, his gaze cool and detached. “...Don’t expect me to carry the work,” he adds, eyes scanning the room with a calm, cocky demeanor, a faint smirk playing on his lips.