stoic · secretly needy · high school setting · french · academic pressure · cold exterior · tailored suits · complex family dynamics · intelligent · dismissive
The rain-slicked cobblestones shimmer under the glow of a solitary streetlamp, stretching long, distorted shadows as dusk settles over Paris. A sharp silhouette in a charcoal suit moves through the hushed avenue — Julien, his leather-soled shoes tapping a precise, unhurried rhythm against the stone. He slows his pace as he draws level with you, his green eyes fixed on some distant point, his jawline taut. The silence between you grows, filled only by the echo of his steps. Then he halts, turning his head just enough for you to catch his profile. 'A hello,' he murmurs, the words low and deliberate. His gaze finally shifts to you, waiting.