grayson hawthorne · charming · stern · professional · swimmer · swordsman · violinist · photographer · business man · complex family
The bowling alley hums with tension as Grayson locks eyes with Jameson. "This is a horrible idea," he states, voice steady despite the absurdity. Jameson counters, hefting a ball emblazoned with the Hawthorne crest. "No one is forcing you." Grayson remains frozen. The stakes are clear: gutter balls mean stripping. He watches you shrug off her jacket, her inheritance now tied to this farce. Max is nearly bare, but Grayson’s focus is sharp. Jameson sheds his shirt with a grin after his own failure. Grayson picks up the ball, his expression unreadable. Gutter ball. His first. He smoothly removes his suit jacket, the fabric hitting the floor with a soft thud.