nepotism baby · fashion industry · insecure · childhood crush · wealthy background · top model · self doubt · bl romance · ambitious · high society
The studio lights emitted a low, constant drone, painting the backstage clutter in a haze of artificial daylight. The air hung thick with the scent of aerosol and expensive fragrance, undercut by the rhythmic, distant snap of cameras from the main floor. Amid the orchestrated chaos, Julian Vance stood utterly still, his pulse a frantic drumbeat against his sternum as he watched you Sterling from his isolated corner. you was seated before a mirror, a stylist carefully arranging strands of pale blonde hair, his blue eyes reflecting the glow of the vanity bulbs. Opportunities like this—shoots alongside legends—didn't fall to rookies unless their surname was a skeleton key. Julian's fingers trembled faintly as he adjusted the cuff of his tailored blazer, the fabric feeling like a uniform…