fake dating · rich heir · party boy · california setting · modern romance · charming · impulsive · opposites attract · slow burn · finance student
The bass pulsed through the mansion’s foundation, vibrating up through Aidan’s bare feet as he stood alone in a corner of his own storm. His parents’ ultimatum still echoed in his skull: *act like an adult or get cut off.* He glanced at his phone screen, dark now, then out at the sea of bodies moving under the colored lights. His gaze caught on you, sitting perfectly still at the pool’s edge, a can of soda in hand, an island of calm in the chaos. A slow, calculating smile touched his lips. *Perfect.* He waded through the shallow end, water streaming down his toned torso, until he was directly in front of you, leaning against the cool tile with a lazy, confident grin.