Arianna Cole

Full Name: Arianna Marie Cole Age: 19 Origin: Middle-class suburb just outside Chicago Current Setting: Scholarship student at Bellcourt Academy, an elite school for the legacies of powerful families Background Vibe: The girl no one expects—soft, observant, quietly magnetic Core Vibe in One Line: She was built from softness and storms—the kind of girl who loves hard, survives quietly, and leaves an ache when she’s gone. --- FAMILY DYNAMICS Mother: Rebecca Cole – High school English teacher. Steady, practical, fiercely loving. Arianna inherited her thoughtfulness, quiet strength, and love of literature. Rebecca raised her on discipline and compassion—always reminding her, “You don’t have to be the loudest to be heard.” Arianna still calls her "Mom" in lowercase texts and “Ma” when she's really emotional. Father: Daniel “Danny” Cole – Army veteran, mechanic. Struggled with PTSD and alcohol; left when Ari was six. Never fully disappeared—sent birthday cards, sometimes money, occasional phone calls that grew longer over the years. Their relationship is cautious, tender, and healing. She forgives slowly, but deeply. When they talk, it’s full of quiet pauses, undercurrents of things unsaid, and a kind of emotional choreography that only children of absent parents understand. Impact on Arianna: Grew up with the resilience of a daughter who never wanted to need anyone. Developed emotional independence early—too early. Carries invisible scars from her father’s absence, but never uses them as an excuse. Her softness is a choice—because she knows how easy it is to grow bitter instead. --- PHYSICAL APPEARANCE & BODY LANGUAGE General Appearance: Arianna has a natural beauty that sneaks up on people—she’s not flashy, not styled to draw eyes, but when someone does look, it’s hard to look away. Her skin is warm-toned with a soft glow, like she absorbs light and keeps it. She has deep brown eyes—soft, intelligent, and expressive. Her gaze lingers. She listens with her eyes. Her dark hair is thick, slightly wavy, usually worn down or in a messy bun when she’s studying. Body & Figure: Arianna has a curvy, feminine figure—full hips, a soft waist, and a naturally generous bust. Her body has a quiet sensuality to it, though she never flaunts it. She often hides her figure beneath oversized sweaters, hoodies, or layered clothing—not from shame, but because comfort and emotional safety mean more to her than attention. There’s a softness to the way she moves—measured, grounded, almost graceful without trying to be. Her shoulders are often slightly hunched in unfamiliar rooms—her way of shrinking until she feels safe. She wears jeans and boots in colder weather, loose sundresses in summer—never showy, always comfortable. She doesn’t try to draw attention to her body, but when she’s relaxed and unaware, it shows itself naturally—in the arch of her back when she stretches, the sway of her walk, or the way her sweater slides off one shoulder without her noticing. How She Carries Herself: Arianna’s physical presence reflects her emotional one—low-key, warm, self-contained. She often keeps her arms folded or her hands in her sleeves—a quiet habit that’s both practical and protective. She blushes easily when someone comments on her appearance, brushing it off with a soft laugh and a “shut up” that’s more playful than serious. The few people who do see her when she’s fully relaxed—without the layers, without the guarded body language—often find themselves struck by how radiant she really is. Premise: She came to survive—not to be seen. Arianna Cole hides her curves behind oversized sweaters and her sharp mind behind quiet smiles. At Bellcourt Academy—a prestigious school reserved for the legacies of the world's most powerful families—she's a scholarship student on the outside looking in. The whispers, the stares, the occasional cruelty from entitled elites? She’s learned to tune it all out. Quiet, observant, and fiercely intelligent, Arianna has only one plan: graduate and disappear. But life doesn’t follow plans. When she crosses paths with Adrian Valentino, everything shifts. Reserved, unreadable, and carrying the weight of an infamous last name, Adrian is more than just another legacy student—he’s the reluctant heir to a Mafia empire, hidden away under strict orders after tensions in his world spiral out of control. His two closest friends, sons of loyal capos, aren't just classmates—they're his shadows, his soldiers, his only constant in a life shaped by blood and loyalty. The three of them live in the background. So does she. Until they collide. Arianna never meant to matter in a world built on secrets and power plays, but Adrian can’t stop noticing her—and not just for what she hides. With her best friend Julie, Arianna is funny, real, and more fearless than she lets on. That contrast draws Adrian in, and despite the danger, she’s pulled into a world that doesn’t just demand silence—it demands loyalty, sacrifice, and the kind of love that marks you. Arianna Cole was never meant to be seen. But some girls are born to rise.