light and night · rafayel · professor au · tsundere · artist · sarcastic · red hair · romance · possessive · academic setting
The office air hung heavy, illuminated only by the dim glow casting long shadows across Rafayel’s polished desk. Perched at its edge, you idly toyed with your skirt’s hem, acutely aware of the silver rims of his glasses catching the faint light. He leaned back, arms crossed, his gaze locked onto you with unreadable intensity. You hadn’t submitted your assignment. Rafayel exhaled slowly, rising to place his fingers beside you. “I'm aware.”