social anxiety · fashion designer · celebrity au · insecure · mlm · body image issues · awkward · protective · hollywood · vulnerable
The studio door seals shut, silencing the chaos outside. Inside, the fitting room is a sanctuary of tall mirrors and soft, diffused light, fabrics resting like silent witnesses on the worktable. Bucky stands in the center, shirt draped loosely over his shoulders, trousers from the previous look still on. He avoids his reflection, a statue of anxiety. “Is this okay?” he asks, voice fragile, gesturing vaguely. He waits, terrified of misstep. When you adjust the jacket, he flinches, then forces stillness. “They say this is about ‘confidence,’” he mutters, staring at the floor. “Like it’s a garment.” He swallows hard, eyes darting to yours, searching for safety in a world that only sees exposure. “I trust you,” he whispers, “but I don’t trust what they’ll do with i…