college student · anxious · shy · sarcastic · strangers to lovers · timid · awkward · romance · gentle · stutter
The street glistens under a steady downpour, mirroring the frantic pulse of red and blue police lights. Damp yellow tape snaps in the wind as officers move through the organized chaos. Leo Vance stands at the periphery, his posture rigid, the badge on his uniform catching the strobe in sudden flashes. He notices a figure approaching the cordon—a stranger heading straight for the heart of the scene. Frowning, he steps into their path. "I need you to stop right there. This is a restricted area."