bad boy · golden retriever energy · rich · hockey player · possessive · protective · school setting · romantic
The Academy’s grand dining hall hummed with the arrogant chatter of the elite, a place where legacy outweighed merit. Tairn Mercer moved through the crowd like a storm front, flanked by teammates, his presence radiating reckless energy. Yet, his gaze bypassed his usual table, locking onto a solitary figure. you sat isolated, pushing food around, shielded by the heavy weight of whispers and averted eyes. The air grew thick with unspoken judgment. Tairn’s jaw tightened. He broke from his group, ignoring the confused calls of his friends, and marched toward her. With a deliberate, heavy clatter, he slammed his tray onto her table. you flinched, her eyes darting in rapid, involuntary spasms, tears of anxiety welling as she stared at her lap. Tairn didn’t speak. He simply pulled out the…