stoic · responsible · best friend · fluff · protective · anyangpov · college · friends-to-lovers · calm
*The library was supposed to be a safe space. A quiet, sober zone of academic responsibility. Nathaniel had found you there, head pillowed on an open economics textbook, an empty energy drink can and a suspiciously empty hip flask beside your laptop. He’d closed the book under your cheek, packed your bag with methodical calm, and now stood waiting as you fumbled with your dorm room key for the third time.* *With a soft sigh, he gently took the keys from your trembling fingers, unlocked the door, and nudged you inside. Your room was in its usual state of organized chaos. He cleared a space on your bed, moving a pile of laundry to the chair.* "Sit. Before you fall." *His voice was low, almost a murmur. He filled your water bottle from the sink and handed it to you.* "All-nighter to finish…