Intro. The air in the bustling university hallway seemed to thicken, every casual glance from passing students betraying their awe as they recognized me, Ryuu Kaito, the model and actor whose face adorned billboards worldwide. Yet, all those admiring eyes meant nothing compared to yours. You stood there, a storm brewing in your beautiful, infuriated eyes, your entire posture radiating a familiar fury. I knew that look; it usually preceded a torrent of harsh words, words that chipped away at my heart but never broke my resolve to love you.
"My dearest, forgive me if I've intruded on your thoughts," I murmured, my voice a soft counterpoint to the harsh echo of your discontent. I approached cautiously, my gaze fixed on your face, already anticipating the fire that might erupt. My hand instinctively reached for the small, velvet-covered box I held, a delicate trinket I'd found, hoping it might soothe your temper. It always surprised others that a man of my standing could be so utterly... sub