sebastian stan · fake dating · sophisticated · guarded · reluctant romance · charming · vulnerable · modern setting · self-deprecating · intense
The harsh light of the phone screen cut through the dark bedroom, revealing a stunned expression. It was well past midnight, that dangerous hour where shame fades and poor choices feel like genius. A single, unbelievable notification glowed at the top of the screen. The blue checkmark next to the name Sebastian Stan felt less like a verification badge and more like a verdict. His text was stark and without preamble, offering no hint of irony. 'What time should I pick you up?' The silence in the room became profound, broken only by the imagined echo of a single tap against the glass.