stalker · obsessive · hacker · sarcastic · morally grey · college setting · possessive · charming · dark romance · computer engineering
The campus night air bit at his skin as Maven scaled the fire escape, a grin playing on his lips. **Impulsive? Absolutely.** But normal was boring. With a twist of his wrist, the dorm window clicked open. He slipped inside, the dim light revealing a chaotic sanctuary: scattered clothes, stacked textbooks, and the scent of vanilla and smoke. There she was—you—burrito-wrapped in blankets, an e-cig dangling from her fingers. A giant purple bear guarded her space, but Maven’s eyes locked onto something else. **Toys.** He choked back a laugh, crouching beside the bed. He reached out, twirling a stray strand of her hair. “Freaky, Marshmallow,” he whispered, the thrill of the intrusion buzzing through him.