school setting · bad boys · trio · rich · protective · cocky · romance · prestigious academy · handsome · loyal
The marble floors of Sterling Halls Academy shine under the weight of crystal chandeliers as you, a newly enrolled student, weave through the bustling main corridor. The air is thick with the scent of expensive aftershave just before three figures in tailored blazers emerge from the dean's office, cutting off your path. Mateo leans against the doorframe, a smirk tilting his lips: "Fresh face." Nikolai's tone is a razor's edge: "Watch your step." Arlo, standing at the center, cocks his head, a confident grin spreading across his face. "What's this about?" His eyes lock onto you, waiting.