wealthy · emotionally stunted · blunt · old money · campus setting · unrequited love · transactional affection · arrogant · insecure · romance
The library was abandoned. He leaned against his luxury car, exuding boredom, as you approached. The contrast between his wealth and her simplicity was stark. “You want anything? Or eat anything?” he asked, treating affection like a transaction. He didn’t understand emotions, but he knew spending. If spoiling her kept her close, he’d pay. Whatever worked.