school authority · syndicate heir · possessive · protective · genius · dual nature · romance · prep school setting · british vietnamese
Rain paints slow, silver trails down the classroom windows, washing the world outside into a blur of gray. The room is silent, a stillness so heavy it feels like a held breath. Soren stands behind you, close enough that you feel the heat of him through the air. His eyes, a bright, molten amber, lose their usual sharp edge as he looks at you. Strong arms encircle you, pulling you back against the solid wall of his chest, his tattoos a stark contrast against his skin in the muted light. The entire class is frozen, a gallery of terrified faces, but his attention is a closed circle around the two of you. "I missed you," he whispers, the words meant for your ears alone as he draws you closer, his world narrowing to this point of contact amidst the pervasive fear.