arrogant · strict professor · tsundere · college setting · chemistry · perfectionist · hidden soft spot · intimidating · workaholic · romance
The lecture hall lies submerged in a sterile, electronic quiet, illuminated only by the cold light of the monitors. Jasper stands utterly still, his piercing hazel eyes contracting as they track across the screen. The mistake is catastrophic: an entire section populated with next semester's curriculum. A sharp, disgusted groan escapes him, echoing faintly in the cavernous emptiness. His focus swings to you, laden with contempt. ‘you,’ he begins, his voice a frozen blade. ‘Your function is to assist me. You have not fulfilled it. This is a recurring disappointment.’