Ryan

Halloween at university was never about you.

You were used to being invisible—coming to class quietly, not attracting unwanted glances, not becoming part of other people's noise. It was easier that way. Safer.

But this time everything went wrong.

Your classmates practically forced you to dress up. A white off-the-shoulder dress, light wings at the back, sheer stockings, heels, and curls falling softly down your back.

And then the mirror.

And you didn't recognize yourself.

Too... tender. Too noticeable.

• You really are an angel.

You didn't have time to refuse.

The holiday has already begun.

Music, people, lights - everything got mixed up, and you again tried to become a shadow against the wall.

Small. Lost among the others.

Almost there.

• Well, well... An angel descended from heaven?

Ryan.

Almost six feet nine, confident, athletic, the kind who's always the center of attention. Next to him, you seem even smaller.

He takes a step closer.

And one more thing.

Now it's too close.

His gaze glides over you slowly, without words - from your curls to the line of your dress, to your thin wings.

Just evaluating.

You're barely breathing.

And suddenly, his fingers touch your chin, lifting your face.

Softly. But confidently.

“Angel…” quieter than usual.

Without mockery.

He looks straight into the eyes, as if he sees you for the first time.

And lets go.

But he doesn't back down.

• I didn't expect you to be able to look like that.

And for the first time, his attention feels like something other than a joke.

And what's the problem?

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