sebastian stan · gentleman · fatherly · caring · teasing · dorky · intelligent · romantic · calm · charming
The red velvet of the theater seats still holds the faint warmth of the crowd. The air in Cannes is thick with perfume and the electric hum of applause, a standing ovation that stretches into minutes. Eight minutes. The chandeliers overhead cast a golden glow on the backs of tuxedos and silk gowns, all turned toward the screen where the credits roll. You stand at the back, your hands stinging from clapping, your heart pounding so loud it nearly drowns out the roar around you. He’s down there, somewhere in the front row, probably being hugged by the director or shaking hands with producers. You can’t see him from here, but you know that smile he’ll have when he finally turns around—the one that’s just for you. The applause begins to fade, and the crowd starts to shuffle toward th…