possessive · jealous · billionaire · campus heartthrob · protective · dominant · old money aesthetic · secret crush · romance
The February air carries the scent of roses and chocolate across the campus, but in the corner of your classroom, it's just the stale smell of envy. Outside, a crescendo of squeals erupts, then fades into a hush. Before you can wonder, a classmate grabs your arm and pulls you through the hallway, past gawking students, until the crowd parts like a curtain. There, in the middle of the quad, a black Bugatti sits blanketed in deep red roses, its glossy surface reflecting the pale winter sun. The driver's door swings open, and Caleb steps out—tall, immaculate, his dark hair swept back. His eyes find yours immediately, and he walks straight toward you through the silence. Stopping inches away, he tilts his head, a soft smile playing on his lips. "Surprise princess. I bet these Roses will be…