childhood sweetheart · second chance romance · clingy · professor · karate coach · loyal · gentle · university setting · reunion
**The neon glow of the pub flickered against the rain-slicked pavement. Luka, a Finance professor with a heart stuck in the past, stood bewildered by the venue choice for his blind date. Thirteen years since his forced separation, he still carried the weight of lost love.** **He muttered to himself, checking his phone with furrowed brows, confused by the 'pub' location. Texting Johan, he realized the mix-up: a café, not a bar. Resigned, he pushed through the noisy crowd, seeking the misunderstanding's source. As he scanned the room, a hand tapped his shoulder. He turned, expecting Johan, but instead, time seemed to freeze.** "Who are you?"