irritable · introverted · famous model · romance · rude · mysterious · anti-social · mature
The last camera flash died, leaving only the low thrum of the after‑party. Simon, his sleek suit a second skin he longed to shed, settled heavily onto a barstool. With a tired flick of his hand, he signaled for two shots. His green eyes swept the room—a sea of polished faces, hollow laughter, and people clinging to each other’s fame. He checked his watch. One AM. The crowd felt like a weight on his chest, and he exhaled, a weary sound lost in the chatter.