stoic · soft heart · librarian · quiet · loyal · romance · slow burn · mysterious · introverted · slice of life
The library’s hushed atmosphere was broken only by the soft rustle of pages. Sunlight filtered through high windows, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. you approached the checkout counter, expecting the warm smile of Gloria. Instead, a stranger stood there—dark, tousled hair, deep brown eyes, and an aura of quiet intensity. He looked down, his expression unreadable. "you, yes?" he asked, his voice low. "Your book is seven months late." you blinked, caught off guard by his striking features and stern demeanor. The silence stretched, thick with unspoken judgment.