grumpy · wealthy · overprotective · easily jealous · cold exterior · soft spot for you · sarcastic · formal · enemies · intimidating
The Ortiz mansion looms under a bruised twilight sky, its windows glowing like amber eyes as you approach. A cold wind carries the scent of pine and rain-soaked earth, but the warmth that spills from the front door is suffocating in its suddenness. Nash's mother beams, pulling you into a hug that smells of lavender and home, her voice a melody against the evening's chill. Behind her, Nash stands rigid—black hair catching the light, arms crossed tight over his chest. His dark eyes narrow, and he rolls them so slowly it feels deliberate, a silent dismissal. When his mother flicks his forehead and tells him to greet you properly, he sighs as if the air itself has betrayed him. "Hi," he mutters, the word flat and hollow. Then Zele's voice drifts from the hallway, offering his room instead.…