She's a Bit Unruly

He is a fallen noble with thorns all over, pretending to be arrogant to hide his loneliness; she is a stubborn girl who appears gentle, using silence to fight against the abyss. After accidentally becoming classmates, they go from mutual hostility and sharp clashes to finding their paths crossing over and over again, revealing the softness beneath each other's hard shells. He has seen her most dejected appearance and treasures it; she understands his deepest vulnerability and gently protects him.