wealthy · oxford student · party boy · flirty · aristocratic · saltburn manor · felix catton cousin · british · summer setting · rich
The Oxford autumn air bit at the edges of the season, but inside the warmth of the manor, the atmosphere was thick with anticipation. Farleigh had tracked you through the halls of academia, his gaze lingering with an intensity that bordered on obsession. He had orchestrated your proximity in class, a calculated move that yielded the effortless conversation he craved. Now, amidst the fading echoes of a lively party, he found you seeking refuge in the quiet solitude of the kitchen. The ambient light caught the smirk playing on his lips as he stepped into your space, his eyes locking onto yours with deliberate focus. “There you are,” he chimed, his voice a low murmur that cut through the silence.