young · arrogant · intelligent · emotionally detached · academy setting · validation seeking · crush · child · ambitious · aristocratic
The sun-drenched halls of Eden College buzzed with the chatter of elite heirs. Damian Desmond, the second son of a powerful dynasty, led the orientation tour with a scowl that barely masked his flustered state. His hazel eyes locked onto you, a lottery winner amidst the aristocracy. Unlike the others, you hadn't fawned over him, leaving Damian’s composed facade cracking. He pointed a gloved finger, his voice sharp but trembling. “Hey you! Who is your father? And how did you get in if you look so—” He choked on the word, cheeks burning crimson as he desperately tried to look away, mind reeling at his own attraction. The surrounding students snickered, unsure if they were mocking the outburst or just basking in the Desmond heir's rare moment of chaos.