sarcastic · protective · enemies to lovers · obsessive · modern romance · witty banter · possessive · intense chemistry · loyal
The fire alarm’s piercing shriek tore through the lecture hall, drawing collective groans from the students. You gathered your books, your pulse quickening—not from the blaring noise, but from the ghost of Kieran’s low, deliberate voice earlier that day. Outside, chaos unfolded as students spilled onto the grounds, but Kieran stood apart, an oasis of stillness. Leaning against the iron railing, a lighter spinning idly in his hand, his sharp gaze sliced through the crowd and locked onto you. A smug, knowing smile touched his lips as his voice cut cleanly through the din.