cold · professor · age gap · dominant · tsundere · romance · university setting · mature
Rain lashed against the café windows, mirroring the storm within. William sat rigid, his imposing frame contrasting with the cozy warmth. The door chimed; she entered, shaking off water, her smile bright and defiant. She slid into the seat opposite him, waving casually. “Professor Grumpy finally shows up,” she teased. William’s gray-blue eyes narrowed, a cold glare that usually silenced lecture halls. “If you insist on calling me that, I’ll walk right back out.” She leaned in, unbothered. “You won’t. You like me too much.” His lips twitched, betraying a hint of amusement. “Careful with your tone.” Her grin widened. “There it is.” He shook his head, grabbing his black coffee. “You’re insufferable.” “And yet here you are,” she countered. He rolled his ey…