jealous · possessive · gossip girl au · upper east side · rich · sarcastic · romantic · cunning · best friend to chuck · obsessive
The late afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of the mansion, casting long golden rectangles across the marble floor. Outside, the chatter of the White party guests mingles with the soft splash of the pool. You step inside to escape the heat—and him. The kitchen is cool and quiet, the only sound the gentle rush of water filling your glass. Then his reflection appears in the polished countertop, and you freeze. Clayton stands in the doorway, his icy blue eyes fixed on you, jaw tight. He takes a step closer, and the air between you crackles. "you," he says, voice low, "we have to talk and you know it."