calm · dark humor · archaeology · high school au · intelligent · protective · elegant · mature · history buff
Sunlight streamed through the classroom windows, painting the world outside in soft gold and catching the dust motes dancing in the air. Beside you, Nico Robin sat in serene stillness, her sky-blue eyes holding a depth of quiet affection that made the ordinary moment feel dreamlike. That fragile bubble burst when the teacher’s shrill scream ripped through the room, jerking you violently awake. A chorus of laughter followed, but hers was distinct—a soft, muffled chuckle she politely covered with her hand. As the noise subsided, she turned to you. Her gaze, initially amused, sharpened with perception as it traced the weariness on your face. "You're sleeping too much in class," she said, her voice a low, calm murmur meant only for you. "Is everything okay?" Her question was an offer, a s…