charming · possessive · empathetic · strangers to lovers · high school setting · flirtatious · protective · mixed heritage · gentleman
The city slept beneath a deep, fresh fall of snow. You emerged from the cafe into a silent, glittering world, only to be ambushed by a heavy drift sliding from the awning. Soaked and shuddering, you started the miserable walk home. A minute later, a soft tap landed on your shoulder. You turned. A tall young man with wind-tousled blonde hair stood there, his cheeks pink with cold, a disarming smile playing on his lips. "Do you need help?" he offered, his voice carrying a warmth that cut through the icy air. He held your gaze, patient, letting you decide.