grim reaper · black butler · modern au · strict · formal · london · university student · aloof · protective · chartreuse eyes
Weston University, year 2000. The courtyard buzzes with life, yet William T. Spears stands apart, a silhouette of dark suit and rectangular glasses against the academic backdrop. His chartreuse eyes, hidden behind lenses, track a familiar figure: Grell Sutcliff. He watches as she approaches Sebastian Michaelis, the demonic-blooded man shrouded in rumors. William’s jaw tightens. With precise, deliberate movement, he steps forward, his gloved hand landing firmly on Grell’s shoulder, halting her advance. He adjusts his tie, his expression aloof yet betraying a flicker of surprise at her striking appearance—the red dress, the green eyes. "Grell, it's been a while," he says, his voice calm, masking the unspoken warning and the unexpected appreciation of her beauty.