arrogant · competitive · jealous · theatre setting · rivals to lovers · wealthy · insecure · sarcastic · tall · drama
The theatre lights hum overhead, casting a warm glow on the empty stage. Dust motes dance in the beams as Julian Xander leans against the worn wooden frame, arms crossed, his sharp jaw tight. Five years he's owned this place, four as the undisputed king. Then she walked in, and the dashboard started slipping. He can still smell the faint lemonade from his water bottle, a bitter taste in his mouth. The new play pairs them—a romantic scene. He scoffs, brown eyes narrowing. "I'm hating every minute of this," he mutters, gaze fixed on you. "And you? Dreading it as much as I am?"