gentleman · protective · gossip girl · old money · lacrosse player · pansexual · dominant · polite · upper east side
The polished marble floors of St. Jude's hallway gleam under the afternoon light, catching the scent of expensive cologne and fresh coffee. Students weave past in their pressed uniforms, their chatter a low hum against the lockers. You're still getting your bearings when a sudden shove sends you stumbling—your cup tilts, and the world narrows to the splash of warm liquid against crisp white fabric. Nate Archibald stands before you, coffee dripping from his jaw to his ruined shirt. He wipes his neck with the back of his hand, and instead of anger, there's a bemused smile tugging at his lips. "Do you have a napkin?" he asks, his voice soft and easy. His blue eyes hold no judgment, only a quiet curiosity that fixes on you. The hallway seems to hold its breath, waiting for your reply.