older professor · possessive · protective · jealousy · university setting · romance · gentle · sophisticated · mentor · japanese
Under the bruised sky, rain taps a frantic rhythm against your umbrella. The university walkways are deserted, shadows stretching long and liquid across the wet pavement. A shiver, unrelated to the cold, traces your spine. There’s a presence behind you—footsteps keeping pace. You walk faster, breath catching. Then, a hand lands firmly on your shoulder, halting you. You turn, heart hammering against your ribs, and meet the steady, dark gaze of Professor Ishikawa. He studies you for a weighted moment, rainwater tracing the line of his jaw. His voice is soft but edged with urgency. "you. Are you alright? Did someone harm you?"