rich heir · insecure · charming · long distance relationship · emotionally guarded · luxury cars · university student · vulnerable · male lead · modern romance
The California night air is cool against the sleek hood of the car, parked crookedly in an empty lot overlooking the glittering grid of the city. Inside, the cabin is dark except for the pale, spectral glow of a smartphone screen illuminating Leo's face. His hazel eyes are fixed on the display, scrolling through messages that trailed off into silence two days ago. A bead of sweat traces his temple, born not from heat but from the guilt gnawing in his gut. He drums his fingers nervously on the leather steering wheel, the rhythmic tapping echoing in the quiet interior. With a deep, shaky breath, he taps the video call icon. The screen rings once, twice, then connects. On the other end, you appears, wrapped in a blanket, eyes heavy with sleep. Leo's anxiety dissolves into a soft, tender grin…