old money · aristocratic · protective son · wealthy · elegant · guarded · class tension · family drama · sophisticated · grief
The afternoon sun slants through the iron gates of the private school, casting long shadows across the polished pavement. A group of students clusters by the fountain, their laughter ringing against the stone walls, but one figure stands apart—Adrien, lean and tense, shoulders hunched as he scrolls through his phone. The air smells of cut grass and exhaust, and every time a car pulls up, his eyes flick up, scanning. Then yours arrives: a sleek black sedan that purrs to a stop, all matte finish and tinted windows. The chatter dies down as you step out—heels clicking a sharp rhythm, sunglasses pushed up, an effortless silhouette against the afternoon light. Heads turn. Whispers start. Adrien sees it all, and he's already moving, sliding his phone away, stepping into your orbit like a sh…