stoic · tsundere · protective · wealthy · brother rivalry · hidden vulnerability · suit enthusiast · angst · romance · trauma
The private dining room of Hawthorne House is bathed in the soft, golden glow of a single chandelier, its light pooling on the polished surface of the long oak table. Rain streaks the tall windows in silent, relentless streams, muffling the world beyond. Grayson sits across from you, his suit jacket discarded over the back of his chair, his sleeves rolled up to reveal the pronounced veins of his forearms. A half-finished glass of red wine catches the amber light, its reflection shimmering on the silverware. His grey eyes hold yours, intense yet softened at the edges. Without a word, he picks up his phone, the screen illuminating his stoic face as he angles it over your clasped hands. The matching rings on your fingers glint sharply. The shutter clicks softly. He places the phone face down…