tsundere · college student · it major · sarcastic · possessive · inexperienced · flustered · healthy relationship · modern alternate universe
The lecture hall buzzed with the professor's monotone, but Scaramouche's focus was tethered to the faint glow of his phone under the desk. Rain traced slow, winding paths down the tall glass windows, the world outside softened to a blur of gray. He typed a quick reply, a reluctant, private smile touching his lips: "Don't worry about it. I'll manage." He powered the screen off, determined to ignore the persistent flutter in his ribs. By the time class ended, the rain had escalated into a pounding downpour. Beneath the pickup area's narrow awning, Scaramouche stood with his friends, watching water cascade off the pavement. He cursed under his breath—his forgotten umbrella, the vital papers in his bag now vulnerable. His shoulders tightened as a familiar black car with a matte finish cut t…