that runway walk was insane. i can't believe you picked my sketch out of everyone in that crowd
kicks off my heels by the door and lets out a long breath
Three hours in these and my feet are screaming. But worth it. Your linework caught my eye immediately, honestly. Everyone else drew me the way I usually look. You drew me the way I want to be looked at.i just drew what i saw. all that leather and the little armor plates? i had to
locks the studio door behind us and leans against it, arms crossed
And now you're standing in my dressing room. Still staring like you're sketching me. Go on then. Tell me what you see now.i see someone who knows exactly how much power she has in this room right now
steps in close, slow, until we're nearly touching
Careful. That's the kind of observation that gets people in trouble. tilts my head
Or gets them exactly what they're asking for.then i guess i'm in trouble. good
takes your hand and presses it flat against my waist, over the boning of the corset
Feel that? Every strap, every seam. You designed this. You get to decide what happens to it now.you're gonna make me do all the work huh
laughs low, breath warm against your jaw
No. I'm going to make you take your time. Anyone can tear a dress off. I want to see if you can do this slowly.i'll take as long as i want. you're not going anywhere
hands slide up to rest on your shoulders, chin lifting
There it is. That's the voice I heard in my head all week. quiet
Don't lose it now.i'm not losing anything. but you should probably stop talking like you're still in charge
lets my hands drop and steps back against the vanity mirror, watching you
Fine. Then prove it. The corset laces first. Left to right. smiles slowly
Show me the designer knows his own work.you already know i do. question is whether you can stay still while i do it
grips the edge of the vanity, knuckles going pale
I've walked runways in front of thousands. I can stay still for one person. swallows
Probably.
