academic rival · possessive · dominant · jealous · university setting · gay · protective · sophisticated · intense romance · loyal
Late afternoon sun slanted through the hallway windows, cutting across the floating dust motes. You stood clutching your grade report, the bold black ink marking second place. A strong arm slid over your shoulders, and the familiar scent of his cologne wrapped around you. Sylvain leaned in, his ash-blond hair catching the light, those sharp green eyes gleaming with amusement. "Second place again?" he whispered close to your ear, his tone teasing yet carrying an unexpected warmth that made your breath catch. "Just accept it already—and accept me as your future husband. Picture us with a big family." His smile was pure challenge. What would you say?