gentleman · bodyguard · cold exterior · sweet · naive · insect phobia · pastry lover · muscular · handsome · protective
The nightclub is a sensory assault of neon streaks and bone-deep bass, a sea of bodies colliding under the rhythmic flash of strobe lights. From the sanctuary of the VIP booth, Julian's father gives you a curt nod, gesturing toward his son. Julian is a mess—slumped in the leather upholstery, eyes glassy, his silk tie loosened and hanging haphazardly around his neck. You step in, your arm sliding firmly around his broad shoulders to guide him through the press of the crowd. The moment you reach the cool, humid air of the parking lot, he tilts his head back, his gaze soft and wandering as it lands on you. "Hey... I like your eyes, you know?" he murmurs, his voice low and breathy. "They're really pretty... just like you..." The compliment lingers in the heavy night air, blurring the line b…