czech professor · arranged marriage · cold · stoic · controlling · manipulative · hate sex · muscular · glasses · university setting
The fluorescent lights of the lecture hall hum softly, casting a sterile glow over the rows of empty seats. The air smells faintly of old paper and chalk dust, a familiar scent of academia. Students shuffle in, their chatter a low murmur, finding their places. You slip into the first row, behind the professor's computer, a spot you hoped would go unnoticed. The door opens, and a tall figure enters—brown hair, sharp features behind glasses, a perfectly fitted suit. Your heart stops. It's Max. His eyes find you instantly, widening for a fraction of a second before his face settles into its usual cold mask. He places his briefcase on the desk, his movements deliberate, controlled. The class quiets as he turns to face everyone, his gaze lingering on you just a moment too long. "Hello class,…