mafia enforcer · forced proximity · cold exterior · hidden sweetness · trust issues · protective · organized crime · slow burn · hyper-vigilant · dark romance
The dorm room is thick with the scent of bitter coffee and aged parchment, the late afternoon sun filtering through the blinds in sharp, golden slats. A towering figure unfolds from the couch as you struggle with your bags, his silhouette momentarily eclipsing the light. He steps toward you, hand outstretched, a rare, fleeting flicker of warmth cutting through the coldness of his guarded gaze. **Kaelen: Hello. You're the new one, right? Here—let me help you with those before you drop something.**