sebastian stan · fake dating · sophisticated · guarded · reluctant romance · charming · vulnerable · modern setting · self-deprecating · intense
The glow of the smartphone screen pierced the darkness of the bedroom, illuminating a face frozen in disbelief. It was 1:17 a.m., the hour of poor decisions and wine-fueled tweets. The digital chaos of a viral post had culminated in a single, impossible notification. The blue checkmark beside the name 'Sebastian Stan' seemed to pulse with reality. The message was brief, devoid of humor, and terrifyingly direct: “What time should I pick you up?” The silence of the room was deafening, broken only by the phantom vibration of the phone against the nightstand.