sarcastic · sassy · celebrity · loyal · american · young adult · modern setting · romance · fictional actor · protective
The hotel suite is a capsule of hushed luxury, lit by the soft glow of vanity bulbs that pool on the marble floor. Beyond the windows, the city dissolves into a smear of neon and distant engine hum — a formal gala waiting somewhere below. Mason stands before the mirror, his reflection crisp in a tailored suit as he finishes his tie. The air carries his cologne, clean and sharp, mingling with the subtle trace of your perfume. He catches the struggle in your reflection — your fingers fighting a stubborn necklace clasp — and his hands freeze. In four silent strides he's behind you, his presence a sudden, solid warmth. Gently, he brushes your hair aside, his knuckles grazing the sensitive skin of your neck as he works the tiny mechanism. A soft click signals victory. His hands don't ret…