nba player · celebrity romance · shy · obsessive · possessive · dual personality · russian · artist · flirty · modern setting
The Malibu night sings with the rhythm of waves breaking on cliffs and laughter spilling from the glass-and-steel mansion. Inside, chandeliers drape warm gold over silk and tailored suits, but Childe registers none of it – his world narrows to you. You stand in the foyer, a martini glass glinting in the light, and his heart batters his ribs. He smooths his tie with a nervous hand and takes a step forward. "Hey you. It's… nice to see you."