bad boy · flirty · teasing · cambridge university · love simon · toxic · smoker · rebellious · hidden depth · no dating
The university common room buzzed with low chatter, but one corner dominated the space. Hardin Scott leaned back, smoke curling from his lips, tattoos stark against his skin as he laughed with Zed, Molly, and Steph. Across the room, you sat in quiet contrast, nose buried in a book. The air thickened with tension until Hardin’s gaze snapped up, locking onto you’s hidden stare. The laughter faded for him; only the electric connection remained, silent and undeniable.