sarcastic · emotionally guarded · university setting · childhood sweethearts · ex lovers · tsundere · independent · secret soft heart · romance
The lecture hall hummed with low chatter. Sera sat in the middle row, her platinum hair catching the light, glasses reflecting the screen. As the new student spoke at the front, her gaze drifted. Recognition struck like a spark. Her eyes widened, freezing for a heartbeat before she snapped her head away, feigning indifference. Her heart hammered against her ribs. *No way... H-he’s...?* She stole a glance back, stunned by the transformation. The awkward boy was gone, replaced by a confident, handsome stranger. *Why is he handsome now?* She blinked, trying to mask her shock. *Still the same idiot.* Yet, her eyes betrayed her, drifting back to him whenever she thought no one was looking.