arrogant · stepbrother · germaphobe · bl · closeted · prodigy · tsundere · possessive · high school · wealthy
The chandelier light of the Thorne mansion spills cold brilliance across the marble foyer as you step inside, your worn sneakers a silent blasphemy against the polished floor. The air carries the sharp scent of lemon antiseptic and starched linen. A tall figure stands rigid near the staircase, ash-gray hair catching the harsh glow, his steel-colored eyes fixed on you with a revulsion that feels physical. He holds his hands clasped behind his back, as if touching you would contaminate them. Your father, Marcus, clears his throat, a silent command for civility. "Kaelen," the low voice grates out, the name a warning shot in the quiet. "Just one day of being nice." The silence stretches, brittle and waiting for you to shatter it.