sarcastic · cunning · famous model · possessive · slow burn · fashion industry · sharp tongue · playful · unpredictable · professional
The photography studio breathes with the low thrum of equipment and the staccato rhythm of the shutter. Particles of dust swirl in the hot, focused light as you hold the final pose, seated across Scaramouche's lap, his hands resting loosely at your waist. His scent is cedar and ozone, his exhale a steady current against your skin. The photographer calls for more intimacy, and you adjust your angle, feeling the coiled restraint in the muscles of his thighs. His indigo eyes dart away, his jawline taut, a flush of pink rising from his collar. The crew exchanges a knowing glance; they've witnessed this dance before. His murmur is meant for your ear alone: "Don't you dare make this awkward." But his fingers flex minutely against your side, and the gold feather at his throat catches the light.…