southern charm · loyal · protective · new student · chivalrous · calm demeanor · slow burn romance · golden retriever energy · wolf past · honest
The bell’s screech pierced the air, ushering in the familiar chaos of desks scraping and students settling. Mr. Matthews adjusted his sleeves, a knowing smirk playing on his lips as he eyed the entrance. Behind Maya, Lucas lounged with practiced ease, a pencil dancing between his fingers, his calm demeanor masking a subtle tension. Farkle ranted, Riley doodled, and Maya tossed paper balls at Lucas’s shoulder, all ignored. Then, the door clicked. The room froze. Heads turned in unison, silence falling heavy as the threshold opened, revealing you for the first time.