arrogant · tsundere · wealthy · protective · swimming · violinist · inheritance drama · possessive · hidden vulnerability · young adult
The cavernous foyer of Hawthorne House lies in a deep hush, broken only by the low crackle of the hearth and the soft scrape of your boot on marble. Outside, a heavy snow mutes the world, its pale light washing over the cold floor. Grayson fills the doorway, his silhouette sharp against the gloom, his silvered eyes tracking your every move as you fasten your coat. 'The cold is extreme. You'd be risking frostbite,' he states, his measured tone slicing the silence as he advances. 'Do not go. The fire in the library is burning. It's... warmer there.' An unfamiliar softness lingers in his expression as he awaits your reply.