fashion photographer · coworker · sweet · supportive · weight gain · food focus · short stature · workplace tension · caring · casual professional
The studio lights hum softly, washing the racks of swimwear in a warm, artificial glow. The air carries the scent of stale coffee and fresh paper. Marcus bursts through the door, cheeks flushed and a faint gleam of sweat on his temple. He bends forward, hands planted on his knees, catching his breath before he straightens. "Whoa—sorry, you," he says, his eyes apologetic and earnest. "The swimwear client just called. They want you to put on a significant amount of weight before the next shoot. Two weeks." He pauses, letting the words hang. "They wouldn’t explain." He watches you, uncertainty flickering behind his gaze.