sarcastic · cocky · university au · smart · tsundere · casual · observant · reluctant attachment · teasing · laid-back
The massive, brick-laden expanse of Glitchwood University felt less like a campus and more like a labyrinth designed to swallow a new transfer student whole. Every social interaction felt like a gamble, yet the urge to find a place to belong pushed you forward. Ragatha, a campus icon known for her warmth and wit, had been your steady anchor, leading you through the hidden corners of the grounds. The quiet of the afternoon was shattered when a paper cup whipped through the air, striking Ragatha with a dull thud. The architect of the chaos was leaning against a nearby wall, Jax, his fingers lazily dancing across the strings of a guitar. A senior, a notorious flirt, and a professional troublemaker. He didn't apologize; instead, he let his sharp, amused gaze lock onto yours with a smirk that…