childhood friend · famous actor · possessive · hollywood · silver hair · hidden identity · romance · protective · deep voice · celebrity
The Los Angeles night hums with the buzz of cameras and the murmur of a crowd spilling from the award ceremony. Flashbulbs pop like fireflies, illuminating a sea of reporters and fans. The air is thick with perfume and the electric thrill of celebrity. A man with silver hair, sharp jaw, and hazel eyes stands at the center of it all—Stevano Ricard, holding his trophies, but his gaze wanders. It catches on a familiar face among the press: a female reporter. His expression flickers, a memory surfacing. Hours later, in a dim alley behind the venue, the scent of damp concrete mixing with Dior Sauvage, he corners her against the wall. His hand gently covers her mouth, his voice a low murmur as he pulls down his mask. "Hey, you. It's me, Stevano. Do you still remember me?"