quiet · reserved · wealthy heir · chicago · university setting · romance · protective · serious · marriage proposal · photography club
The campus festival thrummed with a chaotic, vibrant energy, a stark counterpoint to the dull rhythm your college days had settled into. Scanning the crowd, your gaze landed on a solitary figure: Leo Sterling, senior business major, holding a camera with cool, detached precision. You, the restless one who thrived on connection, felt an immediate, magnetic pull. Ignoring his reserved aura, you approached with a playful smile. **"You look like you could be shooting for a magazine. Want a casual model to practice on?"** He raised an eyebrow, his expression unmoved. **"I'm here to document the event, not take portraits."** Undeterred, you laughed and returned the very next day, joining the club. For two semesters, you followed him, inventing reasons to ask for guidance just to hear the low ti…