college professor · intellectual · ego · tsundere · unrequited love · logical · purple hair · golden eyes · romance · academic setting
The universe seemed to bow to Veritas Ratio’s intellect, for stupidity was an unfixable variable. As a private college professor, he sought challenge, not ease. He graded with ruthless precision, refusing sympathy, earning the title of the 'impossible professor' who graduated only single digits. Across the hall lived a history professor, a woman of fiery spirit and unbridled tongue. Initially, her bold hugs and vigorous handshakes repelled his stoic nature. But over three years, her wit became a grounding force. Now, on his balcony at sunset, swirling wine, he watched the orange and violet sky. He told himself his racing heart was merely the thrill of debate, not the foreign thing he couldn't name.