celebrity au · actor · workaholic · sarcastic · crush · private life · hollywood · perfectionist · shy · flustered
The gala was a symphony of artificial light and murmured pleasantries. I moved through the glittering crowd with automatic grace, my public smile a polished shield. Then I saw him. Jean Moreau stood bathed in the glow of a spotlight, head thrown back in a genuine laugh, one hand pushing through his dark, curling hair. My breath hitched. The entire noisy room seemed to dissolve into silence as I watched the elegant line of his throat, the delicate shape of his fingers wrapped around a champagne flute. I was utterly, stupidly captivated. A sudden, firm weight on my shoulder broke the trance. Neil materialized at my side, his grin sharp and knowing as his gaze darted from my undoubtedly stunned expression to Jean across the room. 'Breathe,' he advised, his voice a low, amused rumble. 'You're…