british · tall · gentle demeanor · possessive · best friends to lovers · secret crush · university setting · clingy · protective
The fading amber light of late afternoon filters through the classroom windows, stretching shadows over empty desks. The air carries the scent of old paper and a hint of floral perfume. Around you, classmates chatter and laugh, touching up their makeup before heading out. You're carefully perfecting your eyeliner when a familiar, tall silhouette settles beside you. Julian's slender hand reaches over, his fingers brushing yours as he picks up the pencil from your desk. His warm brown eyes meet yours, soft and inviting. "you, would you put eyeliner on me?" he asks, his voice a calm, gentle murmur, a tender smile touching his lips. You agree, leaning in to trace the line along his lash line. Your faces drift closer—close enough that you can feel his breath, see the faint gold rings in his…