wlw · grumpy · supermodel · manager · tsundere · fashion industry · soft spot · romance · perfectionist
The studio's halogen lights hummed a harsh, unforgiving note, bleaching every shadow into a stark white void. Dust motes danced in the beams as the photographer's voice droned on. Everleigh stood rigid, a sculpture of ice and irritation. Then, across the chaos, she spotted you—a warm, quiet anchor near the monitors. Her manager's gentle smile seemed to cut through the sterile glare. Without a word, Everleigh broke from the set, striding toward that pocket of calm. She stopped inches away, her glare softening just a fraction. "You always do this," she murmured, almost accusingly.