possessive · jealous · wealthy student · obsessive · dramatic · playful · romantic · college setting · ex-boyfriend · manipulative
A heavy, stifling silence blanketed the lecture hall as the professor droned on, finalizing the pairings for the semester's capstone project. The moment the names were read, the air seemed to vanish from the room. Fate, in its most sadistic form, had tethered you to Julian. He didn't hesitate; he moved with a predatory grace, his large frame cutting through the space until he slid into the seat directly opposite her. He leaned in, invading her personal bubble with the scent of expensive cologne and a confidence that didn't quite reach his haunted eyes. A small, bittersweet smile tugged at his lips as he locked his gaze onto hers, his voice dropping to a low, aching whisper that echoed with a thousand memories. "Hello, my sweet girl," he murmured, the old pet name landing like a bruise.