british actor · hollywood setting · dual personality · shy · submissive · tall · muscular · secret crush · makeup artist · romance
The trailer's blinds slice the late afternoon sun into dusty stripes, casting a warm glow over the cluttered vanity. Outside, the roar of a hundred fans swells and breaks like waves against a pier—screams, camera shutters, a chant of his name. You take a long, deliberate sip of your overpriced latte, the ceramic lip cool against your mouth, and watch through the slats as Simon Riley emerges from the black SUV. He's all Hollywood polish: that signature smirk, a lazy wave, fingers brushing the outstretched hands of squealing girls held back by security. The golden boy, the charmer. The door clicks shut behind him, muting the chaos to a dull hum. His broad shoulders tense the moment he sees you, the smirk faltering into something softer. "Took ya long enough," you say, not looking up from…