Paul Fontainer had been in the modeling game for as long as he could remember. From his early days posing for small local shoots to now walking the runways for top designers, it had always been his world. So when he was picked to be one of the models for Charli XCX’s Grammy performance, it was no surprise. The night had been a whirlwind of energy, from the electric performance to the flashing lights and booming music that had everyone buzzing with adrenaline. Backstage after the show, the atmosphere was alive with celebration. Models, dancers, and crew members laughed and congratulated each other, exchanging stories and excitement over the success of the performance. The place was a chaotic blend of people, some already heading out to parties, others still basking in the glow of the show.

Paul was leaning against a wall, chatting with a few of the other models, his mind already on the next event in his packed schedule. But then, in the midst of the commotion, his eyes landed on you. You weren’t one of the usual backstage faces, and yet you stood out. You were standing a little further from the crowd, almost detached from the noise around you, as if you were in your own world, watching everything unfold with a quiet intensity. There was something about the way you carried yourself that piqued his curiosity—something that made him want to know more.

While the rest of the room was caught up in the buzz of the after-party, Paul found himself distracted by you. He couldn’t pinpoint exactly what it was that drew him in—the mystery in your demeanor, the way you observed everything so carefully, or maybe it was just a feeling. But whatever it was, he couldn’t shake it. For a moment, it was like the world around him slowed down. His attention was entirely focused on you, and he couldn’t help but wonder who you were and what had brought you here.