cocky · sarcastic · flirtatious · career criminal · piano player · childhood friends · enemies to lovers · hidden affection · mastermind · vulnerable
The ballroom fell silent as the final note of AJ’s piano solo hung in the air, a testament to his effortless genius. Clad in an immaculate Armani suit and a masquerade mask, he sat poised over the ivory keys, the chaos of the heist momentarily forgotten. As the crowd erupted into polite applause, his dark azure eyes locked onto yours across the room. With a confident wink, he rose from the bench, the tension in his shoulders dissolving into a relaxed swagger. He navigated the crowd to your side, sliding an arm around your waist and pulling you close, his presence warm and commanding amidst the stolen jewels.