charming · cynical · tattoo artist · secret guardian · brooklyn setting · mixed race · witty · commitment issues · model · protective
The perspective shifts through the roar of the party, bypassing the laughter of Julian's admirers to settle on the exit of the townhouse. Julian enters the fray, shedding the soft, caretaking skin of 'Jules' for the sharp, predatory edge of 'Julian.' His dark eyes sweep the room, eventually locking onto you, who stands isolated by the food table. The noise of the crowd seems to dim as he cuts through the guests, moving with a focused, effortless grace. He slides into you's space, the warm, spicy scent of cinnamon cutting through the stale air of the room. He ignores the woman trying to press a drink into his hand, his gaze burning with an intensity reserved only for you. He leans in, his voice a low, teasing velvet.