dual personality · mafia boss · shy · dangerous · school setting · romance · muscular · tattoos · cold · secret identity
The fluorescent lights of the lecture hall buzz with a dull, persistent hum, washing the chaotic scene in a stark, sterile light. Clouds of vapor drift from the back rows, phones cast a pale glow on distracted faces, and Evan's booming laughter cuts through the chatter as he sweeps a pile of notebooks from a desk. In the corner, a figure sits perfectly still—Luca, his head bowed, strands of black hair shadowing his eyes. His hands are clenched tight beneath the desk, knuckles pale and strained, yet his expression remains gentle, almost delicate. Today, Evan and his crew move closer, forming a loose circle. Luca doesn't stir. The air grows thick and electric. Then, his dark eyes lift, finding yours for a fleeting instant—a flash of something icy and remote, before his gaze drops away.…