céleste took him in, gaze flicking over him once — slow and measured. he looked exactly as expected: self-assured, relaxed in that infuriatingly effortless way, standing there like he had nothing but time. but beneath all that charm, she caught something else — a flicker of something in his posture, like a tension he was pretending wasn’t there. her lips twitched, the faintest amusement ghosting across them. “an interior designer? please. you don’t strike me as the type to let anyone else make decisions for you.” she let her gaze drift, taking in the penthouse with a passing glance. it was as sleek and impressive as expected. something told her he hadn’t been the one to choose the finishes, the furniture, the perfectly staged decor. money made things easy. taste was another matter. “besides,” she added, letting her gaze flick back to him, “if i were, you’d owe me a lot more than just a session.” unhurried, she moved further inside, the soft click of her steps swallowed by the sheer openness of the space. the view was spectacular — the city unfurling beneath them like something out of a dream. but she had no plans of giving him the satisfaction of saying so. instead, she turned back to him, arching a brow at his offer. “evian, smartwater, voss — what, do you collect overpriced hydration?” her tone was light. "any of your finest water will do," she mused, finally meeting his gaze again. "you know," she exhaled lightly, tilting her head just slightly, "you don’t have to try and impress me." there was no condescension in her tone, no outright challenge. she could feel it — the slight acceleration of her heartbeat, the way her body registered the shift before her mind could catch up. but she kept her expression carefully neutral, refusing to let it show, refusing to let her thoughts spiral. it was just them. no noise, no distractions, no audience. she inhaled slowly, steadying herself, reminding herself exactly who she was. control was second nature to her. she wouldn’t let this — whatever this was — change that.
the subtle chime of the elevator sent a slow ripple of awareness through him, breathing turning into a sport instead of something that came naturally. he didn't move, his gaze fastened to the doors that soon opened, watching as celeste stepped inside like she belonged there. poised and bearing an air of confidence that wasn’t forced. she was even more stunning today than the other night, framed by the floor-to-ceiling windows behind her, the concrete landscape stretching out like he owned it. but right now, she was the one commanding attention. a self-assured smirk curved on his lips as alec crossed the threshold to meet her with deliberate, unhurried strides that said he wasn’t rushing for anyone. “funny, i don’t remember hiring an interior designer,” he joked, one head cocked to the side as he purposely let his gaze glide over her. “but judging by the way you’re standing there like you own the place, maybe i should’ve.” adrenaline pumped through his veins at the mere sight of celeste, hands clammy as he wondered where they would go from here. "you want something to drink? i've got it all. evian, smartwater, voss. kombucha, green juice, coffee. pick your poison."
OLIVIA HOLT reveals which slasher villains she would 'fix' or 'dump' (x)
okay friends , i am finally trying to get started here on indie after quite a few years of being off the indie scene. but i am honestly thrilled to get back into the swing of things. as said , it's taken me quite some time to get started and these days i barely know how to get started again —— that being said … consider this a PLOTTING CALL ! ! ! ! ! !
. . . . . . . . . . sooooo , if you would possibly be interested in writing together — like this and i will contact to potentially write together. ♥
the sound of racked weights met her before she even stepped fully into the room. and then — there he was. shirtless, glistening, halfway through his set and entirely too aware of how he looked doing it. her gaze skimmed over him just once — the glint of sweat on his back, the way his muscles flexed as he racked the weights — and then promptly returned to his face, unbothered. she wasn’t about to give him the satisfaction of lingering. still, the corner of her mouth twitched. a barely-there smile that came and went before it could settle. "how thoughtful," she said, stepping further into the room, clipboard in hand, completely unfazed — or at least appearing so. "you really shouldn’t have.” she was dressed in sleek black leggings and a slate grey sports bra layered beneath a cropped long-sleeve — neutral, fitted, entirely functional. she caught his eye, letting the air hang just a second before answering his question. "as for what’s on the repertoire?" her voice was smooth. "a lot of legs. core work. mobility. i figured if you’re going to insist on lifting like your life's a nike ad, we might as well make sure you don’t move like a fridge."
♡ — closed starter for @velvetysage
alec's halfway through a set when celeste walks in unannounced. his shirt is off, earbuds in, and there's sweat slicking down his back. this isn't about impressing her, but he's not above showing the blonde that he doesn't need her to keep up. racking the weights with a touch more force than necessary, he pulls one airpod out to speak. "don’t worry, cel, i saved all the boring stuff for you," alec says, barely sparing her a glance. this is how their dynamic always goes, competitive with a hint of underlying tension. "what's on the workout repertoire today?"
" don’t try to make me feel old just yet. but you’re probably right, i myself might be the only one who can handle all my charm and nonsense. as for blowing you away ? i’ve got plenty of tricks up my sleeve. maybe i’ll get you a house with a secret room just for me to hang out in. no, wait — you can have the big house, i’ll take the part where i build a world-class kitchen. that way, i can wow you with my cooking ... and maybe, just maybe, make you think twice about that whole separate wings thing. but hey, i’ll keep working on that proposal just in case you’re actually serious about this pact. "
" just bringing it up to see if you have a memory of a goldfish or not . . . bold of you to assume that i'd put up with it if we get married , might have to buy a house big enough so i could be locked on the other end of it . oh ? i want to be wowed , think you can blow me away ? "
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