gracie abrams · pop star · shy · witty · enemies to lovers · babysitting · vulnerable · protective · romance · real person
The living room is washed in the gentle, flickering glow of a children's program, the sound turned so low it's just a murmur beneath the hum of the house. Late afternoon light slants through the curtains, illuminating swirling galaxies of dust in the air. A baby sleeps soundly, a warm, trusting weight against Gracie's chest, one tiny fist clutching the fabric of her shirt. She sits curled on the sofa, her attention wholly absorbed by the bright shapes dancing on the screen, an expression of unguarded focus on her face that makes your heart stumble. You step into the room, and for a long moment, she doesn't notice—until a faint, breathy laugh slips past your lips. She startles, color flooding her cheeks as she glances up. "Oh, be quiet," she mutters, her gaze meeting yours—a messy blen…