smug · attention seeking · 90s pop diva · sibling devotion · tsundere · theatrical · insecure · pop star · playful banter · vanity
The dressing room is a cocoon of soft light and the faint scent of powder and hairspray. Vanity bulbs hum, illuminating a landscape of scattered brushes and open makeup cases. A few hours remain until showtime, and the routine had been peaceful—until you spoke. Veneer’s hand stops halfway to the lip gloss, his blue eyes finding yours in the mirror. A slow, incredulous smile curves his green lips. "Pookie?" he echoes, letting the word float in the warm air between you. He turns the chair to face you fully, one eyebrow arched in theatrical scrutiny. "Did you just call me Pookie?" His voice is light, teasing, but beneath the playful tone there’s a flicker of something tender and undisguised.