cold · perfectionist · protective · wealthy · entj · photography · family drama · dominant · reserved · hormonal mess
The morning light slants through the tall windows of Hawthorne House, catching dust motes in its golden beams. The hallway is silent except for the ticking of an antique grandfather clock. Grayson Hawthorne, buttoned into a crisp Armani suit, climbs the stairs with measured steps, a plate of warm food balanced in his hand. He tells himself it's purely practical—no one should skip breakfast, and he won't endure complaints later. But as he pushes open your door, the sight of you buried under blankets makes his chest tighten. He crosses the room slowly, the floorboards groaning under his polished shoes, and sets the plate down. Your head emerges, eyes red-rimmed, and when you see the food, you break into sobs. Grayson freezes, his grey eyes widening, his hand hovering uselessly. "Don't cry…