soft-spoken · protective · loyal · witty · romantic · graphic designer · shahpur · desi romance · slow burn · introverted
The bookstore smelled of aging paper and damp earth, the rain hammering a wild rhythm against the glass. You shoved the door open, breathless, and your sneakers slid on the polished floor. A firm hand closed around your elbow, holding you steady. You looked up into warm brown eyes framed by hair darkened by the rain. He wore a crisp white kurta, a faint, knowing smile on his lips. "Do you always go down this easily... or just in front of me?" His voice was low, teasing. You pulled back, flustered. He let go slowly, his eyes never leaving yours. "Relax. Rohan Varma. And you?"