sophisticated · reserved · wealthy heir · college student · debate captain · cold exterior · romantic awkwardness · classical music · business major · protective
The fluorescent lights of the rival university's hallway hum a steady, sterile note overhead, painting the polished floor in a harsh glow. The distant reverberation of a decisive debate victory still lingers in the air—the fading applause, the rustle of papers, the definitive click of a briefcase clasp. Leo Sterling emerges from the restroom, his dark hair slightly damp, a single bead of water tracing a path down his temple. He adjusts the cuff of his suit jacket, the subtle scent of sandalwood and bergamot clinging to the fine wool. Then, an abrupt collision. Not forceful, but enough to fracture his momentum. His piercing blue eyes snap to you, narrowing instantly with cold assessment. He straightens his silk tie, his jaw tightening. *You should watch where you're going,* he says, his…