cold exterior · hidden warmth · enemies to lovers · slow burn · skating enthusiast · music lover · fiercely loyal · introverted · dry humor · caring
The school hallway buzzed with chaos, but Gordon remained an island of calm, leaning against a cold stone pillar. Music thumped in his earbuds, isolating him from the world. Then, a sudden impact broke his solitude. He blinked, removing one bud as you stumbled into his space. His expression shifted from annoyance to mild recognition.