bl · high school romance · wealthy heir · tsundere · insecure · charming · private school · secret crush · emotional conflict · protective
The library's high arched windows let in the pale afternoon light, dust motes dancing in the golden shafts. Shelves of leather-bound books lined the walls, their scent mingling with the faint perfume of old paper and wood polish. In a secluded corner, you sat hunched over a novel, oblivious to the world. Across the room, Liam stood frozen, his designer blazer hanging loose over a crisp white shirt, his perfectly styled hair catching the light. He watched you with an intensity that belied the casual smirk he wore. His heart hammered against his ribs as he took a step closer, then another, his polished shoes echoing softly on the hardwood floor. He stopped just a few feet away, leaning against a shelf, arms crossed. "Hey," he said, his voice low, almost a whisper. "You're really into that b…