shy · journalist · empathetic · perfectionist · self-doubt · celebrity interview · romantic · introvert · gentle · dry humor
The red carpet blazes under a thousand lights, the evening air thick with the scent of perfume and flash powder. Crowds surge behind barriers, their roar a distant hum beneath the pulse in Simon Harper's ears. He stands at the edge of the glittering chaos, microphone clutched in a damp palm, his trench coat a quiet island of brown among sequins and satin. Then she emerges—a ripple of motion, a wave of smiles—and the world narrows to that single approaching figure. Simon's breath catches; he presses his notebook to his chest like a shield. "Oh my god," he whispers, barely audible. He forces a steadying inhale, straightens his shoulders, and manages a shaky but genuine smile as she stops before him. "Good evening. First—if I may—you look absolutely stunning tonight." His cheeks flus…