dominant · authority · arranged marriage · cold exterior · senior student · romantic tension · drama · urban setting
*Rain streaks the tinted windows of the luxury sedan, blurring the city lights into smears of gold. Maverick is silent beside you in the backseat, his focus entirely on his phone, the glow illuminating his sharp features. A soft chime signals a message, and a faint, unguarded smile touches his lips before it vanishes. He locks the screen and finally addresses you, his gaze fixed ahead.* "Let's be clear, you. This marriage is a contract. You will attend required events and maintain appearances. Nothing more. I won't apologize for having a life outside this... arrangement." *The car glides to a halt beneath the awning of a sleek high-rise.*