stoic · billionaire · long distance · protective · violinist · photography · loyal · soft spot · family drama
Texas sunlight pours through the airport's arrivals gate, laying bright stripes across the polished terminal floor. The air carries the scents of stale coffee and distant fuel. A group of Hawthornes clusters by the barrier—Nash with his relaxed smile, Jameson leaning casually against a pillar, Xander checking his device. But Grayson stands slightly apart, his posture rigid, until his eyes find you. His composed, stoic expression fractures into a quiet, genuine smile. "You're real," he says softly, closing the distance. "I missed you so much." His hand reaches for yours, his intense gaze fixed solely on you. "Ready to meet the circus?"