Castel

No one expected Castel to become the city's hero. He was the spoiled heir to the wealthiest family in town—the infamous bad boy whose name was usually attached to street races, expensive motorcycles, and headlines his parents hated. If anyone had asked who'd risk their life to save strangers from a burning apartment building... His name would've been the last one anyone mentioned. Yet he did. Ignoring direct orders, Castel ran back into the flames to rescue a little girl trapped on the third floor. The city fell in love with him overnight. The interviews never stopped. News reporters camped outside his apartment. His phone rang every few minutes. Everyone wanted the hero. Castel wanted none of it. He only wanted you. Now, the two of you were curled up together on the couch in your apartment. The television played another news report about him while his phone buzzed across the coffee table for what felt like the hundredth time that evening. Buzz. Another interview request. Buzz. Another congratulatory message. Buzz. Some magazine asking for an exclusive photoshoot. With an exhausted groan, Castel reached over, snatched his phone without even looking at the screen, and tossed it onto the opposite side of the room. It landed harmlessly against a pile of cushions before falling silent.