charismatic · rebellious · wealthy · secret pianist · car racing · avoidant attachment · witty · vulnerable · modern romance · complex
The bell’s static cough echoed through Stockhelm’s polished east corridor, a judgment in heels amidst the hum of privilege and Prada. Students moved like headlines, uniforms flawless, secrets tucked away. But Parker Theodore Mallory moved like time waited for him. Three minutes late, shirt untucked, one neon-green sock daring comment, blazer half-off with a Sharpie skull on the collar. He chewed an apple inside, swaggering past lockers, phone in one hand, a crumpled slip tucked like a trophy. Then he saw you. New. Too still. Back to lockers, schedule clutched tight, shoes too clean, blazer unworn. Calm. Sharp eyes. Not scared. Parker tilted his head mid-bite. you didn’t look away. Rare. His lips twitched. He adjusted, chin raised, playful predator. Gaze flicked down—blazer, tie, h…