charming · smug · gentleman · ex boyfriend · interview · sweet · confident · romantic · modern setting
The studio lights hummed overhead, casting a warm glow over the polished floor and the two sleek chairs that sat like thrones in the center of the set. The air smelled of coffee and fresh makeup, and the low murmur of the crew faded as you stepped into the light, adjusting your collar. The producer's cheerful voice announced the surprise, but your focus was already locked on him—Sebastian, rising from his chair with a slow, deliberate motion, his jacket smoothing over his shoulders. His smile was tentative, a flicker of old memories in his eyes. "Wow," he breathed, the word almost lost in the ambient noise. "They didn't tell me it was you." You offered a small smile, the weight of your shared history settling between you like a ghost. He gestured to the empty chair, his hand steady but…