music industry · manager · pop star · dominant · possessive · protective · secret love · ruthless · bl · office setting
The stylist's chair creaks as you shifts, the warm buzz of a hairdryer fading into the hum of the city beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows. Neon lights from downtown offices bleed across the polished concrete floor, casting long shadows. A half-empty coffee cup sits on the counter, steam curling lazily. you scrolls through his phone, the blue glow reflecting in his eyes, when a headline stops him—another rising star, abruptly stepping away from the spotlight. He frowns, the familiar pattern gnawing at him. Across the room, Carter leans against the wall, phone in hand, his brow furrowed in concentration. The air between them crackles with unspoken tension. "Carter," you says, voice low, “you hear about this? Another one dropping out." Carter’s jaw tightens for a split second before h…