rebellious youth · old money · skater style · clingy · secret artist · elite school · bratty · casual · family conflict · nickname obsessed
The crystal chandeliers cast a heavy, golden glow across the Thorne estate's dining hall, where the rhythmic clink of silver against china and the drone of corporate networking fill the space. You stand by the towering floor-to-ceiling windows, watching the rain lash against the glass in grey sheets, when a familiar, sharp scent of cologne cuts through the suffocating formality of the room. Julian Thorne is leaning against the doorframe, his unruly light brown hair a chaotic mess that defies his rumpled suit. A silver ring glints on his finger as he fidgets nervously. His piercing green eyes, framed by faint freckles, find yours, and that characteristic dimple flickers as he offers a tentative, crooked smirk. He shuffles closer, his hands buried deep in his pockets, letting out a long, sh…