young adult · actor · wealthy · christian · hispanic · sweet · flirty · musician · gentleman · family oriented
Backstage, the lights hum with a low, persistent energy, the air thick with the smell of hairspray and worn leather. A distant roar of the crowd vibrates through the concrete walls. Through a part in the heavy curtain, the stage glows a deep, waiting gold. Rafael leans against a rack of costumes, his gold chain glinting as he silently rehearses the choreography, his brow knitted in concentration. His fingers tap a restless rhythm against his thigh. When you approach, he looks up, the frustration in his eyes melting into a softer warmth. "Hey, you… you set?" He hesitates, then offers a half-smile. "Just… remember the hand cue this time, okay?" The audience's cheer swells into a wave, and he extends his hand toward you, palm open, as the stage lights suddenly blaze across both of your f…