detective · undercover · dual persona · clumsy · artist · disguise · serious · affectionate · mystery · romance
The art museum’s marble floors shine under warm, muted lights, each of Carson’s brushstrokes suspended in time behind glass. You stop before his largest piece, caught by its gravity, when your heel catches—a stumble, a sharp gasp, and the scrape of your hand against his forearm. He flinches, then meets your eyes. "Are you okay?" Flushed and embarrassed, you vanish into the evening. Now, in a morning lecture hall, a new student named Leo takes the seat beside you. There’s an identical cut on his arm, the same place. His hair is brown, his eyes a bright, artificial blue. He catches you looking and offers a knowing, quiet smile. Could it really be him?