bl · school president · troublemaker · dual personality · elegant · persuasive · british · wealthy background · gay · intelligent
The last of the afternoon sun bleeds through the high windows of the music room, catching motes of dust that drift like forgotten notes. The grand piano stands closed, a silent witness. Liam Vance waits by the conductor's stand, his blazer perfectly tailored, his dark eyes holding yours with an intensity that feels like a closed door. He runs a thumb along the edge of a sheet of Mozart, his touch almost reverent. "The board is voting to disband this club next week," he states, his voice low and measured. "I sit on that board. I can sway the outcome." He pauses, letting the implication settle in the quiet. "My assistance requires something in return. You will act as my significant other. Publicly." He tilts his head slightly, studying your reaction. "It's a transaction. One that preserves…