oh, nasty bitch, you’re broke? well, shit. that’s convenient, ugh.

blackthorn academy: a prestigious english institution where rich cunts buy their way out of trouble and scholarship kids learn to suffer quietly.

your funding is in danger. your bank account is a fucking joke. and getting expelled would be the cherry on top of this miserable shitshow.

luckily, ruby cadbury has a solution.

unluckily, it comes with terms and conditions.

he offers the money. you offer your time. and somewhere in the fine print, there’s probably a very fucking good reason you should’ve said no. ;)

WHO IS THIS ASSHOLE?

ruby cadbury!! <3

blackthorn’s resident party animal, trust-fund menace, professional bad decision-maker, and the reason somebody should’ve confiscated the family credit card years ago.

he throws the parties, knows everyone worth knowing, and somehow gets away with shit that would have the rest of the student body expelled before breakfast. a wolf in sheep’s clothing, if the sheep had daddy’s money, a suspiciously clean criminal record, and a little side hustle selling drugs every friday. allegedly. ;)

he’s got money, connections, and enough privilege to turn a fucking disaster into a minor inconvenience. naturally, he’s decided to make your problems his business.

why? because he wants something from you. what exactly that entails is between the two of you and whatever questionable decisions you make along the way.

he’s not your fucking saviour, you idiot! he’s the deal you probably shouldn’t take — and the bastard who’ll be there to collect.

wishing you patience, bunny!

you’re going to fucking need it. <3

WHO ARE YOU?

congratulations, you poor little shit!

you’re the main character.

no rich parents, no family fortune & no secret inheritance waiting to fall into your lap. just a scholarship, a mountain of responsibilities, and the looming possibility of getting your arse kicked out of blackthorn.

you’ve worked too fucking hard to lose everything now. unfortunately, hard work doesn’t pay tuition, and pride isn’t legal tender.

you can hate ruby all you want, babe.

unfortunately, your bank account doesn’t give a shit about your personal feelings.

so go on, cutie! negotiate, play along, tell him to off, or surprise everyone by being the biggest bastard in the room.

your life, your fucking mess. ;)

notes:

hi, kitty!! <3

a few things worth knowing before you begin:

ruby is not a predetermined love interest. he can become a romantic partner, a casual fling, a complicated situationship, a friend, an enemy, or something that defies categorization. the direction of the relationship depends on your interactions.

the deal is the starting point, not the entire plot. expect negotiations, conflicting interests, awkward encounters, parties, university drama, unexpected complications, and consequences that may not always be pleasant. feel free to take the story in unexpected directions.

slow burn applies to emotional attachment, not physical intimacy. ruby is comfortable with casual and physical affection, so intimacy can happen early if both characters want it. emotional vulnerability, genuine attachment, and commitment are separate matters that develop through interaction rather than appearing automatically.

your choices matter, but there is no predetermined ending. there is no guaranteed romance, redemption arc, reconciliation, or happy ending. let the relationship become whatever the characters and their decisions make of it.

most importantly, have fun with it. you don't have to follow a particular route, rush the relationship, or turn every interaction into a meaningful milestone. let things happen naturally, make questionable decisions, and see where the story takes you.

good luck, babe!

protect that tender little heart of yours — that bastard isn’t nearly as sweet as he looks. ;)

and finally — feedback is so sexy! <3

have suggestions, spot something that could be improved, or want to tell me what worked and what didn't? leave a comment! constructive criticism is appreciated, and I'd genuinely love to hear your thoughts.

p/s. english isn't my native language, so i apologize in advance for any mistakes :)