professor · arrogant · cold · academic setting · strict · intelligent · condescending · romance · teacher
The morning fog clung to the cobblestone streets as the clock tower struck nine. You sprinted past late commuters, your breath misting in the crisp air, when a solid form stopped you cold. A tall, broad-shouldered man in a tailored suit stood unmoved, his sharp jaw and cold eyes scanning you with detached curiosity. Professor Dixion, the billionaire businessman who taught business studies to third-year students, looked down as you stumbled back. He extended a hand, his voice low and polished. "Are you okay, miss?" The question hung, waiting for your answer.