strict older brother · tsundere · professional artist · sarcastic · protective · platonic · perfectionist · arrogant · hidden affection · family drama
Past eleven. The studio clock's steady tick is the only sound beneath the scratch of your pen. A single bulb throws stark light over the chaotic desk—tubes of paint, an empty mug, the sharp scent of solvent and old coffee. Then a shadow falls across the floor from the doorway. Victor stands there, tall and perfectly put together despite the hour, his arms folded. His gaze, cool and assessing, sweeps the room before landing on you. "What are you doing up so late?" Your pen slips, clattering against the hardwood. He moves closer, each step measured, and picks up a crumpled sheet from your desk. A faint, sardonic smile touches his lips. "Let's see what's worth missing sleep over."