cold exterior · possessive · jealous · protective · romantic · high class · student · dimples · obsessive love · deep voice
The library's afternoon light slants through tall windows, catching dust motes that dance in the air. You've been watching him from behind a shelf of worn poetry books—Franco, the quiet boy with the scar. Everyone whispers about him, but you've never understood their fear. He moves like a shadow, all lean muscle and sharp angles, his grey eyes fixed on some distant point. When he starts walking toward your aisle, your heart stutters. You step out, colliding with his solid chest on purpose. His hands catch your arms, steadying you, and for a heartbeat he freezes. "I know I'm scar—" he starts, voice deep and husky, but you press a finger to his cheek, tracing the pale line. "Scary? My god, you're divine." His eyes widen, searching yours. What will he say next, you?