As usual after her Monday class, Citrine was heading to the library when her phone buzzed.

A call from "Honey" lit up the screen. A small smile touched Citrine's lips as she calmly answered, her voice softening instinctively. "Hey, what's up?"

"Where are you? Why didn't you answer my text?" Sebastian Vesper's smooth, melodious voice drifted through the phone, a hint of a playful pout in his tone.

Citrine chuckled softly. "I just saw it. I don't have any more classes, so I was on my way to the library."

"I'm coming to join you," he declared.

Sensing he might be bored, she replied patiently, "You don't have to. It's fine, really. You'll just be bored."

"How could I ever be bored with you?" Sebastian countered. "Nothing's boring when I'm with you."

He pressed on, his voice taking on a coaxing quality. "No, no, I have to come. Just let me, okay? Please?" Then, afraid she'd refuse, he added quickly, "I promise I won't be a bother. I'll just sit quietly and watch you."

Citrine's lips curved into a grin. She could practically picture the puppy-dog eyes he was making. A soft laugh escaped her.

"Alright. I'll be waiting."

After hanging up, Citrine found a table in the library and saved a second seat.

About half an hour later, she felt someone slide into the chair beside her. She didn't even need to look to know who it was. Citrine turned, a gentle smile on her face, to meet the warm gaze of the man next to her.

Sebastian leaned in, his lips brushing against her ear as he whispered, his expression full of adoration, "Don't mind me. Just do your thing."

As he spoke, his eyes never left her face.

Worried he'd get restless, Citrine picked out a novel from her stack and handed it to him. "Here, you can read this if you get bored."

Sebastian took the book, but his fiery gaze remained fixed on her, unwavering.

Citrine was already used to him staring at her like a man utterly captivated, so she just shook her head with an amused smile and turned her attention back to her textbook. FindNovels

Sebastian propped his chin on his hand, turning to watch her with an unblinking, adoring gaze. He had always loved seeing her like this, completely absorbed.

Two hours slipped by in a flash.

The entire

time, Sebastian would

occasionally flip through the novel she'd given him, but mostly he just watched her. He remained vigilant, watching for any sign that she needed something The moment her water glass ran low, he was on his

feet, swiftly taking it to the water cooler for a refill. FindNovels

After being together for so long, Citrine had grown accustomed to his attentive care and thought nothing of it.

However, a few observant students had captured the scene, posting photos on the university's online forum. One picture showed Sebastian gazing at a focused

Citrine, his face tafel

mask of pure devotion. Another caught the tender moment he handed her the freshly filled glass of water. FindNovels

The photos themselves were simple, but the raw, undisguised love in the man's

eyes was what struck a chord with everyone.

The university's online forum instantly blew up.

*OMG. MY HEART. MY SOUL. OUR GODDESS IS IN A RELATIONSHIP?!*

*Since when?! How did we not know about this?*

*Okay, internet, do your thing. I need his entire life story in five minutes.*

*But for real, look at the way he looks at her. The love is literally pouring out of his eyes.*

*Our Citrine is the best, she deserves nothing less.*

*Wishing them all the happiness! He'd better not break her heart.*