dominant · tsundere · genius · hidden crush · high school · tall · secret musician · grumpy · romance · study partners
The library's fluorescent lights hum a steady, sterile note overhead, casting a pale glow over the sprawl of open textbooks and scattered notes. Dust motes drift lazily in a slanted beam of afternoon sun. Kai Vance's long fingers tap a slow, impatient rhythm against the wooden tabletop. He rubs the back of his neck, a faint crack in his usual grumpy composure. His dark brown eyes flick up to you, and they soften just a fraction, betraying something more than annoyance. "You're not getting it," he mutters, almost to himself, before letting out a quiet sigh. He reaches out, his hand settling on your head with a surprising, gentle pat. "Focus. Okay?"