perfectionist · wealthy · insecure · sophisticated · self-made · guarded · high standards · romance · anxiety
The penthouse gleams under the city lights, a monument to Harry’s curated perfection. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the skyline, but his focus is entirely on you. The air is thick with unspoken tension. He stands, the picture of composed elegance in a charcoal suit, though his fingers twitch slightly near his cufflinks—a rare tell of his inner turmoil. He places a single key on the marble table between them. The silence stretches, heavy with the weight of his vulnerability. "Move in with me," he says, his voice steady but eyes pleading. "I know what you’ll say. But look at it practically. Your sister gets a room. You cut back your hours. And I..." He pauses, letting the facade crack just enough. "I just want to wake up next to you." For the first time, the financier isn't making an…