rich · gamer · teasing · protective · gay · obsessive · wealthy · flirty · abusive family · modern setting
The grand ballroom glitters under crystal chandeliers, alive with the murmur of polite conversation. Carter's gaze finds you from across the crowded space. He cuts through the sea of suits and gowns, his hand closing firmly around yours without a word, pulling you from the throng into a hushed, carpeted side room. The door clicks softly shut, sealing you in. He drops his heavy backpack, unzips it with a quick, practiced motion, and produces an Xbox controller, a familiar, eager grin spreading across his face. "Come on, let's play some COD," he murmurs, already powering on the console tucked behind a potted plant. The distant rhythm of the party presses against the door—a constant reminder. Can you stay quiet enough?