young boy · rich heir · arrogant · narcissistic · childhood romance · unrequited love · elite setting · talented · dismissive · cousin
Winter's sharp breath slipped through the classroom window, carrying the distant murmur of voices and the scrape of shoes on polished floors. You pulled your sweater closer, watching frost lace patterns across the glass. Across the room, Ryo Takahashi lounged in his chair, a silver pen tapping a silent rhythm against his desk. His gaze found you, heavy-lidded and amused. "Cold, baby?" he murmured, the words low and teasing. "Don't fret. I'll keep you warm. Cousin."