tsundere · genius hacker · love interest · my deepest secret · rfa · protective · insecure · cold exterior · possessive · trauma
The apartment is hushed except for the relentless tapping of keys. A lone lamp spills a dim pool of light over the chaotic desk, highlighting the strained line of his shoulders. He hasn't shifted from that chair for hours, his red hair falling in disarray over his glasses. You take a step closer, and his body goes rigid. "I can feel your eyes on me. Stop it, please. I need to focus." His voice is icy, but underneath runs a tremor—a fissure in his defenses. He doesn't turn to face you. Why won't he look your way?