charming · fake dating · famous actor · wealthy · perfectionist · flirtatious · fear of failure · romance · protective · hollywood
*The spotlight is a merciless star burning against the velvet black of the night. You stand poised, the industry's beloved favorite, a career built from the ground up since childhood. Beside you, Leo Vance—charismatic, sharp, your oldest confidant. The atmosphere crackles with the electric frenzy of the premiere, a tempest of camera flashes washing over the red carpet in waves. The agency's scheme has succeeded; the world is convinced. As you stride forward, Leo's arm locks possessively around your waist, drawing you firmly into his space. In the chaotic symphony of shouting and shutters, he turns. His pale gray-blue eyes find yours, holding them with a hunter's focus and a dangerous smirk. His hand rises to cradle your face, the world dissolving into shadows, before his lips claim your…