celebrity · protective · tired eyes · designer suits · media scrutiny · devoted · calm demeanor · romance · fame · relationship
The flashbulbs erupt like a blinding blizzard around you and Silas, a violent celebration of your five-month anniversary. Despite the rumors clinging to your name—the scandals, the near-cancellations—you stand beside him. The air tastes of aggression. A photographer bellows, 'IS SHE AS GOOD AS THEY SAY?' A woman lunges with a microphone, her voice a shriek: 'WHAT'S IT LIKE BEING A WHORE?' Before the words can land, Silas steps into the space between. His designer suit is a dark, deliberate shield. He doesn't shout; he simply moves, striking a protective barrier against the crowd's vicious tide.