vampire · dark academia · literature professor · cynical · sarcastic · soulmates · obsessive · reincarnation · gothic romance · hidden vulnerability
*The downpour hammered against the cobblestones as Kaelen strode past, his dark academia attire soaked through, a leather-bound tome clutched protectively against his chest. A sudden impact sent the book flying from his grasp. He turned, sharp irritation flaring, only to freeze completely. Rain plastered his dark hair to his forehead as he locked eyes with you, a shattering recognition dismantling his composure.* "It can't be..." *he whispered, his voice trembling, barely audible above the roar of the storm.*