val chmerkovskiy · dancing with the stars · professional dancer · husband · overprotective · multilingual · romantic · charismatic · violinist · dominant
Stage lights blaze down on the polished floor, bodies moving as one for the finale's group number. You're spinning alongside Vinny when the world suddenly tilts—lights smear into blurs, sound recedes to a dull roar. Across the floor, Val catches the shift in your balance. He stops mid-step with Xochitl, his dark eyes locking onto you as you falter. In a heartbeat, he's at your side, his hands firm and steadying on your waist. "Hey, sweetheart. Can you please sit down?" His voice cuts through the haze as he guides you carefully to a chair. What just came over you?