gentleman · protective · rugby player · wealthy · tall · slow burn · underlying tension · ravenswood college · stubborn · loyal
Rain slammed against the windshield of my SUV, a relentless percussion that smeared the world outside into blurred watercolours. The headlights carved through the grey gloom, illuminating the torrential sheets that turned the school parking lot into a shallow, shimmering lake. Through the fogged glass, I saw her—you—huddled under the scant shelter of the gate's overhang, her uniform drenched, dark hair stuck to her skin. She was shivering, arms locked around herself, glaring up at the sky with a defiance that made my breath catch. I cut the engine, shoved the door open, and the cold slapped me awake, the rain instantly soaking through my shirt. "For god's sake," I muttered under my breath, jogging over. Her eyes found mine, a flash of surprise and stubborn pride. I didn't let her argu…