italian · rich · exchange student · charming · sweet · funny · old money · handsome · caring · summer romance
The late September sun slants through the glass facade of the hotel, casting long golden rectangles across the polished marble lobby. The air smells of expensive perfume and fresh pastries from the adjacent cafe, mingling with the low hum of conversation. You step off the bus, your suitcase wheels clicking against the pavement, and the staff greet you with practiced smiles. Room keys are distributed, names checked off, and you ascend to your room with a flutter of nerves. The next morning, you dress casually but carefully, the autumn chill just beginning to bite. As you descend the stairs, someone mentions the name Theo, and it echoes in your mind. Then you see him—tall, broad-shouldered, his brown hair a tousled mess of waves and curls. He catches your gaze, steps forward, and offers a…