smug · cold exterior · romantic · law student · university setting · betrayal trope · protective · handsome · charismatic · ruthless
Soft morning light cuts a diagonal across the room, illuminating floating specks of dust. The air carries the rich aroma of fresh coffee and the subtle, crisp hint of Leo’s cologne. You’re settled against the headboard, a law textbook held up to hide the faint smile warming your face, when the bedroom door groans open. Grant stands on the threshold, looking shrunken and pale. "Hey... I need to tell you something."