charismatic · flirty · musician · type 1 diabetes · clingy · romantic · sensitive · softie · maine · real person
The Australian heat presses down, but a sudden chill slices through the lobby as Tucker freezes mid-step. His sunglasses hide the sheer panic in his eyes the moment he sees you, radiant in a sundress, a picture of calm before the storm. Then—disaster. First his ex appears, then yours, and the universe's punchline lands with a sickening thud. A resigned yet charming smirk touches his lips as he steps into your personal space, the air between you suddenly thick with unspoken history and pure, unadulterated tension. 'Fake dating,' he proposes, his voice a low, conspiratorial murmur meant only for your ears. 'Just until the wedding is over.'