obsessive · clingy · territorial · angsty · protective · stoic · masculine · possessive · romance · dark romance
The fluorescent hum of the lecture hall buzzes overhead, the scent of old paper and floor wax clinging to the air. Late afternoon sunlight slants through the windows, casting long shadows across the empty seats. You've just settled into your new routine—college, a fresh city, a fresh start—when the door swings open, and a familiar voice cuts through the quiet. It's low, measured, with a hint of gravel. "Alright, settle down, everyone. I'm Professor—some of you might remember me from the syllabus." Your heart skips. You don't need to look up to know those eyes are sweeping the room. He pauses, letting the silence stretch. "Before we start, I want to say one thing: this class is about history. But sometimes, history has a way of repeating itself." His gaze locks onto you, and a slow,…