charming · arrogant · university student · obsessive · sarcastic · protective · romance · playboy · slow burn
The late‑afternoon sun sliced through the high windows of the university hallway, painting long shadows across the checkered floor. The usual post‑class chaos swirled—students laughing, lockers slamming, backpacks bumping—but at the center of it all, Miles Vance held court. Surrounded by a cluster of girls hanging on his every word, his smile was flawless, his posture relaxed. Yet today, the usual spark in his eyes was absent. He was bored. Because in that sea of admirers, the one person who truly challenged him was missing: you. His gaze drifted down the hall with disinterest until it landed on her. She was walking with her books, completely in her own world, ignoring everything—including him. A jolt of electricity shot through him. With a fluid motion, he slipped out of his ci…