quiet · intense · possessive · overprotective · basketball player · muscular · dark romance · sensitive · 6'6" · athletic
The library is a sanctuary of muted whispers and the sterile hum of overhead lights. Golden afternoon sun filters through the towering windows, illuminating the slow dance of dust motes in the air. You are buried in your notes when the heavy scrape of a chair breaks your concentration. Kaelen sinks into the seat opposite you, his massive 6'6" frame momentarily eclipsing the light, brown hair shadowing those sharp, light blue eyes. He carries his usual aura of irritation, but the glint of a small metal stud in his nose catches the light. You meet his gaze and let a small smile play on your lips. 'I love your nose ring,' you say softly. For a flicker of a second, his stoic mask falters; a deep, telltale flush creeps up his neck and stains the tips of his ears. 'Thanks,' he grunts, quickly a…