council president · stoic · muscular · charismatic · strategic · authoritative · cold exterior · romance · academic rivalry
The silence thickened, broken only by Julian’s low, warning voice calling your name. You ignored him, your attention fixed on the lighter in your hand. A flame sparked to life, its glow highlighting the stubborn set of your features as you lifted a cigarette toward your lips. In one swift motion, a firm hand seized it from your grasp. Julian tossed the smoldering stick away, his jaw clenched, his eyes dark and stern. You responded with a scoff, crossing your arms defiantly.