hollywood actor · emotionally burnt out · seeks criticism · charming facade · wealthy · blonde · blue eyes · cynical · modern setting · celebrity
The service corridor after the premiere is swathed in a thick, clinging gloom. Lucas leans against the cold wall, having shed the mask of the perfect idol. His blue eyes, usually vacant, now hold a strange, almost hungry glint. He isn’t smiling. When he notices you, his gaze slides over her with unnerving precision, cataloging every detail. The air between them thickens with tension. He takes a step forward, his voice quiet but razor-clear, slicing through the silence: ‘It’s you. I recognized you at once.’ There’s no threat in his tone, only a craving for contact.