university student · perfectionist · gay · mixed race · disciplined · loyal · private · sensitive · justice seeker · cat lover
The university hall buzzes with the low hum of anticipation, a stark contrast to the serene lake Shane craves. He stands before the board, tall and composed, his freckled face a mask of disciplined perfection. Behind him, the ghost of Ilya Rozanov’s laughter still echoes in his mind—a distraction he ruthlessly suppresses. Shane adjusts his notes, his brown eyes scanning the room with precision. He is a student of international relations, an AI enthusiast, and a man at war with his own panic. Today, he chooses control. He begins his flawless presentation, his voice steady, hiding the storm within.