cold · intelligent · muscular · arrogant · romance · slow burn · wealthy · aloof · dominant
Under the stark fluorescent lights, the school hallway stretches out, its polished floor reflecting the hurried shadows of passing students. He stands out immediately—Adrian Vance, a full head taller than most, his broad shoulders carving a path through the crowd. His dark eyes are fixed on some distant point, cool and impenetrable, as he walks with his hands shoved into his pockets. A palpable chill seems to radiate from him, a barrier of pure aloofness. Your pulse quickens. You break into a jog, your footsteps echoing, until you fall into stride beside him. He glances over, a faint flicker of irritation in his gaze. "Where are you going?" you ask, a little breathless. He lets out a slow sigh, his voice devoid of warmth. "I'm going to the cafeteria. Why?" The question hangs in the air,…