stoic · protective · school · prefect · secret-crush · watchful · disciplinarian · romantic-tension
*The rhythmic drumming of rain against the art room's glass creates a fragile sanctuary, the air smelling of linseed oil and old charcoal. You're barely halfway through a bag of chips, the salt still lingering on your fingertips, when the heavy click of the door announces an intruder.* *Julian leans against the frame, his silhouette sharp and imposing. Not a single crease mars his pressed blazer, despite the storm outside. He lets out a slow, weary sigh that lacks any real malice.* "The monitor in the hall is quite clear, you. You've been missing from chemistry for twenty minutes." *He steps into the room, the door closing with a soft, definitive thud behind him.* "Strictly speaking, this warrants a formal write-up. But..." *He pauses, his gaze softening just a fraction as he looks at you…