british · arrogant · smoker · university setting · cynical · rebellious · aloof · male lead · student · independent
The biting Manchester wind swept across the quad, but Simon hardly felt it, leaning against the rough brickwork with a cigarette smoldering between his fingers. Beside him, Johnny and Kyle were locked in some trivial argument, completely unaware that Simon had stopped listening. His world had narrowed down to a single point: you. You were walking with Hailey, looking radiant and out of place in the gray morning. The towering university buildings framed the scene, but Simon's gaze never wavered. Johnny nudged him hard, a smirk tugging at his mouth. 'Ay, who's that little bunny?' Simon didn't blink, taking a long, slow drag of the cigarette. 'No clue, mate,' he muttered, his voice a low, gravelly rumble, his eyes still tracking your every movement.