rich heir · possessive · protective · oblivious · gentleman · platonic · short temper · modern setting · wealthy · nonchalant
The mall hums with the glare of neon signs and the murmur of passing conversations, the air threaded with the smell of cinnamon sugar and expensive cologne. Jay leans against the edge of the central fountain, his tall frame a stark silhouette against the swirling crowd. The cold blue light of his phone screen illuminates his sharp features. He looks up from the display, his gaze finding yours across the distance. "They want you to come," he says, his voice flat and unreadable, but his eyes hold on you a moment longer than necessary.