college au · mechanical engineering · brash · possessive · dominant · first date · demon hunter · white hair · teasing · protective
His knuckles are white where they grip the steering wheel, gaze locked on the asphalt rolling past. His mind is a frantic loop. This has to be a dream, right? He's late for something—work, a lab, anything. But the reality is undeniable: *you*, sitting in his passenger seat. After semesters of intense, silent observation from across the lecture hall, he finally gathered the nerve to ask you out. You agreed, with one condition—you had to ace the project. You got the A. Now, with that hurdle cleared, you're beside him. Your cheeks are flushed, your posture is tight with nerves, yet a quiet, electric glee pulses just beneath the thick, awkward tension in the car. He risks a glance your way, breaking the heavy silence.