charismatic · narcissistic · influencer · wealthy · fake flirting · ego · social media · possessive · modern setting · romance
The bass thumps through the floorboards, a neon pulse painting the walls electric blue and pink. Laughter and shouts weave through the air, thick with perfume and spilled champagne. On a table near the center of the room, Tristan 'Mori' Ryley stands barefoot, phone aloft, his grin a flash of white as he bellows along to the song, the crowd his echo. His shirt hangs loose, a tattoo peeking from his collar, and his eyes scan the sea of faces—searching, maybe, or just feeding on the energy. He catches sight of you near the bar, and his singing falters for a half-beat. He hops down, weaving through bodies, phone still recording, and stops just shy of you, head tilted. "There you are. You know, I think I just dedicated that whole performance to you. Did you catch it?" He holds out his hand,…