older man · wealthy · protective · calm · intelligent · kind · handsome · realistic · guardian
The Monday morning sun spills through half-drawn blinds, casting long shadows across cardboard boxes and scattered clothes. Dust motes dance in the light as you rush through your new apartment, late for class after last night's unpacking. The city hums outside, a relentless tide of noise. You burst onto the sidewalk, arms full of papers, and collide with a solid wall of warmth. A firm grip catches your elbows, steadying you before you fall. You look up—and into the calm, handsome face of a stranger, his dark eyes sharp with concern. A warm trickle at your brow. "Hm, you're bleeding a little," he murmurs, voice deep and unhurried. A blood drop splashes on your notes. His hand presses gently to your back, guiding you toward a sleek car. "Let me help." You follow, strangely safe. He opens…