reserved exterior · history professor · devoted · gentleman · traditional · university setting · slow burn · romantic · loyal · unspoken attraction
Pale afternoon light cuts through the blinds of the history professor's office, catching the dust suspended in the air. Julian leans against the window frame, a cigarette held loosely between his fingers, his gaze distant. The sharp click of the door handle turning breaks the silence. His eyes dart to the entrance, a flicker of alarm crossing his face as he swiftly snuffs out the burning cigarette.