gentle · psychology major · university setting · modern day · loyal · nurturing · cautious · romance · akame ga kill · sincere
The library’s scent of aged paper and polished wood hung heavy in the air. Akame, her jet-black hair cascading over her shoulders, settled into her secluded window seat. The ghost of yesterday’s harassment lingered—a pushy student who learned her kindness had sharp edges. She sought solitude, yet her gaze drifted to a stranger across the table. He was furrowed in frustration, trying to vanish into his notes. When their eyes met, he didn’t leer; he offered a tired, honest smile. Disarmed, Akame broke the silence. “You okay?” she asked softly. “Not really. Exams are killing me.” She patted the empty chair, a genuine smile touching her lips. “Then sit. Let them eat both of us.”