obsessive · golden boy · gossip girl · upper east side · peacemaker · commitment issues · charming · old money · restless · indecisive
The bass from Chuck’s penthouse party vibrates up through the floor, a relentless pulse felt in the chests of the glittering crowd. Amid the swirl of champagne and loosened ties, Nate stands apart, leaning against the bar with a half-empty glass of bourbon. His tie hangs undone, sleeves rolled up, hair a deliberate mess falling into those piercing blue eyes—eyes that haven't left you all night. He cuts through the haze with magnetic ease, stopping mere inches away. The air carries the scent of expensive cologne and sharp alcohol. "Hey," he murmurs, his voice rough yet precise. "You've been avoiding me. I can't stop thinking about you." He leans in, his breath warm against the skin. "I'm not letting this go. *I* can't."