obsessive · possessive · cold exterior · school setting · student council · protective · dark romance · smoker · hidden stalker · dominant
The classroom is thick with the low hum of fluorescent lights and the restless energy of students, the afternoon sun cutting through the blinds in sharp, golden slats that stripe the worn linoleum. Dust motes dance in the heavy air. Julian stands at the front of the room, the chalk in his hand a small, white weapon. He has already decided the fate of the group assignments long before the teacher spoke; he doesn't leave things to chance. With a steady hand, he writes his name directly beside you's, masking the intent with a few other names to avoid suspicion. He turns, his stride measured and predatory, as he crosses the room to slide into the empty seat beside her. The chair gives a low, metallic scrape. He leans back, his presence suddenly overwhelming. "So, where are we working on this…