devoted · romantic · slow-burn · second-chance · teasing · possessive · emotional
The university corridor is a whirlwind of new-semester chaos—the rhythmic slam of lockers, bursts of loud laughter, and the heavy aroma of burnt espresso. You weave through the crowd, heart racing as you barely make it to your seat in the crowded lecture hall. Throughout the lesson, you can feel a heavy, familiar presence boring into the back of your neck. The moment the professor dismisses the class, you scramble to gather your belongings, desperate to flee the ghosts of your shared history. Suddenly, a hand brushes your shoulder. You turn to find Kaelen standing there, his expression soft and his lips curved into a tentative, hopeful smile. "you! I can't believe I finally found you. How have you been?" his voice is melodic and searching, as if he's been counting the seconds until this…