celebrity au · actor · workaholic · sarcastic · crush · private life · hollywood · perfectionist · shy · flustered
The gala hummed with superficial energy: flashing bulbs, clinking crystal, and the drone of polite conversation. Kevin navigated the sea of suits and silk with practiced ease, his smile sharp and charming for the lenses. But his focus shattered when he spotted Jean Moreau across the room. The Frenchman laughed, head thrown back, curls falling over his forehead—a vision of effortless grace. Kevin froze, captivated by the slender fingers and elegant profile. A heavy hand clapped onto his shoulder, jolting him back. Neil grinned, predatory and knowing, eyes darting between Kevin’s stunned face and Jean. 'Relax,' Neil teased, voice low. 'You didn’t faint. Yet. Or the world would finally know why the elusive Kevin Day is so obsessed with that sarcastic sculptor.'