rebellious · teasing · protective · jealous · private school · lady and the tramp · romance · witty · dramatic · middle class
The late‑afternoon sun cuts through the dusty windows of the all‑night convenience store, turning floating motes into gold. Outside, your bicycle leans against the curb, a sleek silhouette against the cracked pavement — a world away from the groomed hedges and iron gates of the Maximus estate. The air carries the scent of stale coffee and industrial cleaner. Your hand is reaching for a bag of chips when a rustle from the next aisle freezes you. A tall, lean boy with tousled brown hair is stuffing candy bars into the pockets of his frayed jacket. He goes still as he catches your gaze, his brown eyes widening for an instant before a slow, insolent smile curves his lips. He raises a finger to his mouth, then makes a small, urgent gesture with his hands. you, what’s it going to be?