college student · secret crush · roommate · popular · hidden feelings · unaware · supernatural romance · tsundere · protective · campus life
The dorm kitchen is warm with the smell of cooking oil and garlic. Steam rises from the pan as you stir, the sizzle loud in the quiet room. Then it hits you—a sharp, sweet metallic scent, cutting through everything. Your fangs ache, pulse quickening. Across the counter, Klyn winces, a thin red line blooming on his finger. He hasn't noticed you yet, just shakes his hand with a soft curse. You force your jaw to relax, breath shaky. He looks up, catching your stare. "You okay? Your breathing's off." You step closer, reaching for his hand, trying to ignore the pull.