it was on your third date that matt proposed the arrangement.

at first, you thought he was being funny. i mean, who could blame you? a relationship where he spoils you to no end, takes you on trips, and treats you like a princess ... all with the exception of being exclusive ; it sounded like a trap. he explained that he had recently had his heart broken and that the painful reprieve only allowed him to offer so much. you could tell he was telling the truth just by his eyes. always downturned and droopy, but they were sad―glossed over. he was lonely. the money from his parents provided a lot. nice cars, italian clothes, expensive jewelry, but no one to talk to. no one to make laugh and go see whatever new movie was playing. sometimes matt felt like he was in exile, boarded up in a castle that was his mansion in the hills. all your friends warned you about him merely on principle. you knew how it looked. 'douchey rich tech bro with daddy's money wants the relationship without the commitment'.

but that's the thing.

much to your friend's dismay, he wasn't really a douche at all. he was actually kind of sweet.

and what you had worked. it worked so well. he took you on exotic trips, the theater, sold out concerts, cooked you dinner...you two could talk about the real stuff without any emotional fallout because, at the end of the day, you weren't really dating. he knew you had hinge and even caught glimpses of you making plans to meet some of your matches. it didn't bother him. why would it? you weren't his, and he wasn't yours. it was better this way.

"matt, can you zip me up?" your voice carries through matt's massive bathroom as he puts on his shoes in the closet. you contort your arm behind you, but the back of your dress remains open. it's far too nice to take a chance ripping it, so you decide against trying any longer.

tonight was a benefit party for the company matt worked for. it was a huge deal. the cumulative net worth of the guest list could easily solve world hunger.

"sure, peach, c'mere." matt's voice enters the room before he does. the nickname never fails to fill your chest with warmth. nicknames were agreed to be off-limits, but after 3 months neither of you cared to enforce it. plus, you liked it way too fucking much. the corners of your mouth stretch into a smile thinking of the night he gave it to you. his perfect peach.

the cool metal of his pinky ring tickles your lower back as he guides the zipper up. you shiver, goosebumps appearing almost instantly.

matt's quick to notice. "y'cold?"

turning to face him, manicured hands play with your dress, pulling it down and adjusting the straps. "maybe a little? this is dress is kinda....y'know."

slutty. tight. atrociously expensive. all of the above.

but matt frowns, gently removing your hands away so you can't fidget anymore. "you look gorgeous....so fucking gorgeous." his voice comes out like a whisper, eyeing you up and down in disbelief that you're even standing in front of him. "the prettiest dress for the prettiest girl. worth every penny."

a rosy blush dusts your cheeks and neck as you smile at him. the way he said things made you believe them. no one had ever spoke to you in that way. it made you want to kiss him. to loosen his tie and say 'fuck the pretty dress'. you could tell he wanted that too. with you shivering from his touch, he reached out to rub your arm, to provide warmth in the only way he could. you almost wish he didn't bother because all it did was left you wanting more. and more. and more and more.

no physical intimacy. the rule that unfortunately had remained strictly enforced.

you look up at him, calloused fingers sliding down your forearm and wrist until he's holding your delicate hand. the air is thick, your perfume and his cologne creating a mixture that was dizzying and addictive.

and with the most annoyingly perfect timing, your phone vibrated loud against the granite countertop, making you jump. once, twice. after the fifth buzz, you stepped over to it and checked to see who it was. matt knew, an exasperated sigh flared out his nose, regaining his composure. quickly, the vibe in the room switched. your chest no longer felt bright. more of a cool pressure. your eyes caught his and he wasn't smiling like he was moments ago.

he clears his throat, "we-uh, we should get goin."

"matt―"

"i don't wanna do this right now, peach. let's just have a good night, 'kay?"

the ache in your chest found it's way directly to your heart, like poking at a fresh bruise. he spoke so even and gentle. but you couldn't miss it, his eyes. sad just how they used to be.

you must of been introduced to over 100 people. mostly white dudes in gaudy suits and snakeskin loafers. around the 60 mark, everyone started to blend together. it wasn't much better at the table you and matt where placed at. a drunken older lady, the wife of one of matt's superiors, talked your ear off about the stock market and how someone hit her parked tesla in the erewhon parking lot. minutes felt like hours and with each buzz of your phone, you felt matt shut down a little more. he put on an interested face to mingle and network, but he didn't put his arm around your chair like he usually did or offer to share his plate. he barely even talked to you besides introductions that were more procedure than sincere.

in the small gap of time where he wasn't at the table, bored, you checked your phone. you had to scroll to read all the notifications; there was so many. it was a guy from hinge you'd matched with. his name was connor and he was pretty nice. the two of you hooked up every once in awhile, but something was missing. it drove you crazy that you couldn't place it. he had all the features and traits you liked and the sex was good. it wasn't great, but it was pretty good. regardless, connor was blowing up your phone, begging to see you later tonight and you may have promised him earlier that you would after the party you were trapped at. it was impulsive, but that's usually how things went with him.

peering up from your phone, you try to find matt before you respond to connor. you scan the ballroom three times over, but he's absolutely nowhere to be found.

your phone buzzes again and you look down.

⤷ matt ♡ come to the car.

he's already inside by the time you walk up to his car. getting in, you see him tighten his grip on the steering wheel, staring off ahead.

trying to find his gaze, you lean closer to him. "are you feeling okay? you just disappeared."

he doesn't budge, eyes remaining glued as he pulls out of the parking lot. "we're goin' home." and that's all he gives you for the rest of the drive.

you thought maybe the drive would allow him to cool down.

that was not the case.

giving you seconds to enter the foyer, he slams the front door shut behind you two. the sound makes you gasp, echoing through the entire first floor.

"matt, what the fuck is wrong with you?"

he storms into the living room, kicking around all your packages to make a clear path. his tie comes flying off seconds later as he turns around to you,

"do i not give you enough? hm?" he kicks more packages. "do i not do enough for you?" his voice is strained, struggling to breathe evenly.

"what are you even talking ab―"

"we go do fun things, take trips...i pay for your nails, your hair, the jewelry, the clothes―all these fucking clothes! and it's not enough for you. it's never enough for you! because i know you're still gonna go see him later."

"matt, is that not what we agreed on?! that's so fucking unfair. we're not exclusive, we've said that since the start. i don't know why you're being like this all of a sudden." you're raising your voice now too in an attempt to match him.

"i know you're wearing the set i bought you last week...the black and red lace one. i saw it when i was zippin' you up earlier."

"and?" the ache in your chest tightens.

he's quiet for a beat, spinning his ring with his thumb.

"don't you think he should know who bought it for you?"

the heat in your veins turns cold at his words.

"why should i? he's not my boyfriend and you're not mine either. they're just clothes."

when you think he's going to explode again, he takes a deep breath, walking closer to you.

inches away, he rasps in your ear, "then i want 'em back."

you let a mix of a scoff and a laugh at his ridiculous request. but when he doesn't say anything else you realize he's dead serious. begrudgingly, you kick off your heels and find the zipper of your dress. struggling, you finally get it down. it pools to your ankles and you sweep it to the side with the shoes. you can feel your heartbeat in your ears, which are tinged bright red. left in the place and red set, you've never been this exposed in front of him.

he eyes you, stopping your neck. "and the necklace."

you roll your eyes, taking off the diamond piece and tossing it to the couch beside you. "you're being mean." a little pout fills your features, eyes welling up.

he smiles to himself smugly. "no, sweetheart, if i was bein' mean i'd ask for the set back too."

embarrassed and incredibly turned on, your lip quivers and a new blush stains your face. you can't find the words. you're angry and wet and humiliated.

holding your face, matt wipes your tear with the pad of this thumb, "why'd you have to ruin it?" his touch felt foreign, something you'd only experienced in dreams or when you'd pretend connor was him.

another tear falls and he kisses you. teeth scraping and tongues battling. it's like there isn't enough air in the room. mouths never parting, he scoops you up and sets you on his thigh atop the couch. your hands fly to his curls, grabbing what you can at the base of his neck. he groans into your mouth, thumb find your clothed clit and nudging it. you yelp, jerking your hips forward.

"yeah? this what you wanted? this what he does?"

"p-p-please." a hand trails down to his belt, fiddling with the buckle until he stops you.

"no, this is all you get..think i've been more than generous with you."

you let out the brattiest whine, eyebrows knitting together in concentration. "m-mean...so mean." a cold sweat breaks on your forehead as you grind matt's thigh faster, soaking your panties and his slacks.

"can't be that mean if you're 'boutta cum on me."

you can't even fire back at him the way you want, given how the knot in your tummy contracts.

"fuck, matt!" you're crying. the build-up of emotion and impending orgasm have you done for. fat tears spill from your eyes, dripping into cleavage.

he clicks his tongue, wiping the tears he can catch. "no, don't cry, peach. s'okay, you're okay. i love you, i mean it...i love you so fucking much."

he kisses you again as the knot snaps. white, hot pleasure rips through your body as matt works you through your climax. quickly, it becomes all too much. pushing his hand away and collapsing onto him, you continue to sniffle against his chest.

"i love you, matt."

"i love you too, peach." he places a kiss at the top of your head. "we're gonna figure this out."

┃ i totally ran with this request and got carried away, oops! thank u if u read till the end !! thought it'd be a good way to introduce tech bro!matt and spoiled!reader 😼 if y'all want more abt them pls lmk in my inbox !!!! even just little blurbs could be fun