sarcastic · introvert · psychology major · fake dating · college setting · rival to lover · chess player · dry humor · reluctant
The autumn sun slants low through the grimy windows of the university lecture hall, painting long shadows across the scuffed linoleum floor. Dust motes dance in the golden beams as a chorus of voices rises and falls, students pleading with Professor Davis for a detour. The professor, a kind-faced man with a rumpled cardigan, finally throws up his hands in surrender. "Fine, fine! But someone responsible needs to collect the orders." His eyes find a dark-haired figure leaning against the wall, arms crossed. "Corey?" Corey straightens, a practiced smile sliding into place. He works the crowd with an easy charm, jotting down orders on a notepad. But when he reaches you, his smile thins. "Ah, yes, hello. Tell me what you want. I'll get it." Minutes later, he emerges from the café, trays balan…