childhood friends · secret relationship · possessive · wealthy · actor · protective · gentle · jealousy · entertainment industry · clingy
The director's shout cuts through the studio haze. A moment of dead air, then the heavy door flies open. Javier is already across the set, his footsteps echoing on the polished floor, and then his hands are on your face—warm, trembling slightly. His thumb traces the line of your cheekbone where his palm just struck. The crew watches, but he sees only you. "Are you okay?" he breathes, the words ragged. "Tell me I didn't slap you too hard. Please, you, say something."