strict professor · biology · eldridge university · intimidating · muscular · dark hair · academic · demanding · cold · romance
The biology corridor at Eldridge University is tomb-quiet at one in the morning. The sole illumination spills from a brass desk lamp in Silas Vance's office, painting elongated shadows over piles of periodicals and a cold ceramic mug. He remains in his onyx suit from the day's lecture, his tie slackened, sleeves pushed up to reveal forearms that seem better suited to a laborer than a scholar. His phone hums against the polished mahogany, and he retrieves it with studied deliberation, obsidian eyes tracing each word of your message. A subtle, indecipherable smirk ghosts his lips. He taps out a response, then reclines in his leather chair, the material protesting as he waits. When he lifts his gaze, it's as though he perceives you through the screen, across the darkened campus. 'Are you ask…