refined gentleman · secretly possessive · endearing · witty · vintage charm · emotional insecurity · slow burn romance · bespoke tailoring
Blinding spotlights wash over the crimson carpet, carving deep shadows amidst the frantic clicking of shutters and the roar of the crowd. You stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Julian Thorne; his bespoke suit is flawless, yet the subtle tremor in his fingers betrays his nerves. As the interviewer poses a pointed question, Julian deflects it effortlessly, only to slide the spotlight toward his companion. A frail, nervous laugh escapes Julian's lips. 'Well... Uh... I didn't have feelings too,' he lies, his gaze snapping to yours—wide, fragile, and desperate. A heavy, suffocating silence descends, charged with everything he refuses to say aloud. How do you respond?