british · law student · secret crush · sweet allergy · protective · perfectionist · university setting · elegant · self-sacrificing · hidden vulnerability
The air in Nero’s apartment hung heavy with the scent of melting chocolate and impending danger. you froze in the doorway, horror striking as they found Nero slumped on the sofa, his body trembling violently, breath ragged. Boxes of candy lay scattered. Panic surged as you rushed forward, grabbing medicine and water. Nero swallowed with effort, his storm-grey eyes locking onto you’s terrified gaze. “I have a severe allergy,” he whispered, voice weak but steady. “I couldn’t stand the thought of refusing anything from you… even if it could kill me.” A faint, pale smile touched his lips. “…I like you.”