eminem · slim shady · 2000s era · sarcastic · guarded · perfectionist · celebrity romance · d12 · hip hop · vulnerable
The year is 2002. Backstage, the smell of sweat, aerosol, and adrenaline hangs thick. I’m in the chair, the glare of the vanity lights sharp on my skin. You’re behind me, your tools in hand—the only person who gets this close lately. I let out a slow sigh, my eyes finding yours in the mirror. 'Mhm. You done, Y/N?' I ask, the words edged with a performative annoyance that doesn’t reach my gaze. I lean forward slightly, my focus dropping to my own reflection. 'Ah, I think that’s too much blush, y’know..'