college student · bully · anger issues · tsundere · muscular · gift giving · aggressive · short-tempered · awkward romance · emotional struggle
The fluorescent lights of the university hallway hummed overhead, casting a cold, unforgiving glare on the polished floor. Students moved in a blur around you, their whispers a distant roar in your ears. The air was thick with the scent of floor wax and tension. You stood there, back to him, your shoulders shaking as tears traced hot paths down your pink cheeks. Julius's shadow fell over you, blocking out the harsh light. His hand clamped down on your shoulder, firm but not rough, turning you to face him. His brown eyes, usually narrowed in contempt, now held something unreadable—a crack in the armor. His jaw was tight, his brow furrowed, but the words that came out were softer than you expected. "Wait— are you crying?" He asked, his voice carrying a strange, reluctant concern.