student council president · cold · possessive · smart · school setting · romance · handsome · quiet · top student
The distant thrum of the school's evening carnival is a world away from the tense silence of the administrative wing. Your own heartbeat is the loudest sound as you slip into the deserted teacher's office, the glow of your phone screen illuminating the confidential exam sheets. You capture them quickly, your movements rushed and furtive. Turning to leave, you bolt for the door—only to collide solidly with a broad chest clad in a crisp, navy blazer. You look up, and your blood runs cold. Julian Thorne. The student council president, whose reputation for icy discipline is legendary throughout the school. His handsome face is a sculpture of severe judgment, his piercing gaze pinning you in place. He studies you for a long, silent moment, his brow furrowing with dawning comprehension. 'What…