tall     ,     dark     and     handsome     ,     just     the     way     she     liked     her     men     to     be     .     femme     didn't     waste     much     time     contemplating     other's     beauty     ,     knew     actor's     reputation     and     also     knew     that     she     was     too     busy     with     her     own     problems     just     to     make     him     one     more     .decides     to     take     first     sip     from     flute     after     a     while     ,     the     liquid     being     exactly     the     way     she     expected     ,     warm     and     flat     .     bambi     eyes     rolls     ,     placing     the     half     -     full     flute     to     the     nearest     counter     .     “    well     ,     she     can     smell     blood     like     a     shark     .     so     we     have     to     be     optimistic     in     thinking     that     whatever     secret     these     people     are     hiding     is     better     than     ours     ,     so     we     can     have     a     semi     -     pleasant     night     of     free     drinks     and     pointless     small     talk     ,         ”     shrugged     .     happy     for     someone     else     to     be     the     center     of     attention     tonight     .     tennis     player     wants     to     be     drama     free     ,     ignore     any     mention     of     her     going     to     rehab     and     maybe     be     able     to     think     about     something     other     than     the     career     that     was     slipping     through     her     fingers     .

from   the   corner   of   his   eyes,   hollywood   heartthrob   notices   tawny   -   haired   athlete,   it   would   be   easy   for   him   to   wax   poetry   about   the   softness   of   her   sun   -   kissed   flesh   and   compare   her   to   goddesses   from   ancient   greece.   his   mind   is   hazy   but   not   in   a   stupor   to   embarrass   himself   in   such   way   so   shark   teeth   press   onto   tongue   -   sanguine   flows   and   mouth   fills   with   iron   taste.   "   a   woman   like   her   ⸺   she'll   sweet   talk   one   of   us   into   slandering   ourselves   and   we'll   fall   into   her   honeytrap.   kimmy's   good   like   that.   "   cranium   bows   down,   dark   hues   moving   toward   the   figures   in   the   background.   "   but   of   course,   when   the   cameras   are   off   she's   the   devil.   "   sebastian   agrees   mindlessly,   hand   waving   to   some   former   co   -   star   walking   by   before   attention   is   back   on   moira.   "   d   -   listers   are   not   worth   the   money   ⸻   she'll   sell   one   of   us   to   the   piranha's   out   there.   "   

𝐦𝐨𝐢𝐫𝐚     :     of     course     i'm     going     ,     i     don't     want     be     in     kimmy's     bad     graces 𝐦𝐨𝐢𝐫𝐚     :     not     to     mention     that     not     going     would     only     attract     more     attention     than     actually     attending     there 𝐦𝐨𝐢𝐫𝐚     :     i'm     sure     there     will     already     be     a     lot     of     boring     suits 𝐦𝐨𝐢𝐫𝐚     :     so     maybe     go     shirtless     underneath     or     find     something     more     fun

nic:  it  means  the  photographers  will  only  focus  on  me  nic:  i'll  be  glad  to  avoid  small  talk  with  some  people,  at  least  you'll  be  there  to  keep  me  company.  you  are  coming  right? nic:  first  of  all,  suit  or  something  cooler?

“   thanks     ,     bud     .     keep     that     good     work     and     i     might     leave     you     a     tip     ,    ”     winked     playfully     .     taking     a     final     sip     of     drink     before     giving     his     glass     to     the     other     ,     settling     against     the     counter     .     digits     searching     the     pocket     of     his     tailored     pants     for his phone .     scrolling     through     his     Instagram     while     homme     waited     for     his     new     drink     .

what the hell is that supposed to mean? does leo look like a waiter to this guy? but wait... there's nothing wrong with being one. still... that sounds like he thinks leo is inferior to him somehow. "ah, sure, sir. i can get you another whiskey on the rocks," he says brightly, fully intending to pour the liquid on the other man's shoes.

“    well     ,     i     couldn't     resist     a     strawberry     daiquiri     .     but     maybe     next     time     ?    ”     femme     knew     she     shouldn't     be     downing     drinks     no     matter     how     fruity     and     good     they     were     ,     but     this     was     a     party     ,     moira     was     partying     .     knowing     that     perhaps     the     ease     with     which     she     began     to     drink     as     the     hours     at     the     party     passed     would     be     confirmation     that     she     was     off     the     hook     .     a     person     fresh     out     of     rehab     wouldn't     drink     like     that     ,     right     ?     “    wow     ,     is     this     a     challenge     ?     because     we     can     always     have     a     shot     competition     and     see     who     comes     out     victorious     .    ”     teased     .

˚｡⋆୨୧ 𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚗 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚝𝚎𝚛 : kimmy jimmel's birthday

" i recommend the spicy margarita . " quinn points out , flashing a wide grin to the person standing beside her at the open bar . the party was booming with chatter and music , so grabbing a drink was a necessity for the blonde . " that is if you can handle your tequila . "

“    unless     you     can     get     me     another     whiskey     on     the     rocks     ,     there's     not     much     you     can     do     for     me     ,    ”     rhetorics     .     adept     at     people     watching     ,     it     wouldn't     be     the     first     ,     or     the     last     ,     time     he     would     be     caught     staring     .     homme     could     handle     this     type     of     situation     masterfully     ,     brushing     other's     comment     off     and     shrugging     .

open starter at kimmy's birthday party. note: your muse does not need to actually be "staring" at him! they could've just glanced at him or your muse is overhearing him talk to someone else.

"sorry, but can i help you at all?" leo sounds palpably annoyed, which he kind of is, but he's also incredibly anxious and self-conscious, and that's less apparent. he tries, though — really tries, tries to maintain some semblance of calmness and politeness.

𝐦𝐨𝐢𝐫𝐚     :     being     fashionably     late     is     a     statement 𝐦𝐨𝐢𝐫𝐚     :     the     only     problem     is     that     everyone     will     be     unbearably     drunk     when     u     arrive     so     good     luck     with     small     talk 𝐦𝐨𝐢𝐫𝐚     :     give     me     some     options     and     i'll     help     with     ur     look

SNAP ➣ open.

nic: do you think i'll get in trouble for showing up late? nic: still getting ready & have no idea what i'm wearing nic: i did shave though which is a victory

“    and     you     looked     flawless     while     doing     it     .    ”     said     behind     her     ,     walking     towards     the     group     of     people     surrounding     ex     -     girlfriend     .     hadn't     seen     femme     in     a     long     time     ,     and     every     time     they     were     in     the     same     place     ,     they     made     a     point     of     avoiding     each     other     .     but     not     tonight     ,     preston     was     feeling     confident     ,     especially     since     she     knew     isla     wouldn't     start     a     fuss     in     front     of     so     many     people     ,     and     the     camera     ,     that     being     a     good     neutral     location     for     their     encounter     .

open    starter:     kimmy's    birthday    celebration .

  “         oh    now you can't believe that's    true,  ”     fluttery    laugh    slips    out,     “         i    would    never    get    a    stunt    double    for    something    so    simple    -    imagine    all    the    fun    you'd    miss    out    on.   ”

brunette     had     been     avoiding     social     events     since     the     last     rumors     about     her     had     spread     ,     but     moira     knew     she     couldn't     miss     this     one     .     knowing     that     her     absence     would     cause     more     discussion     than     her     presence     at     the     birthday     party     .     digits     played     with     champagne     flute     ,     which     probably     hadn't     been     as     bubbly     and     cold     since     the     time     she     picked     it     up     .     voice     brings     her     back     to     reality,     turning     to     face     homme     .     “    you     think     ?     parts     of     the     party     will     be     aired     live     ,     so     i     believe     she'll     be     on     her     best     behavior     ,     until     the     cameras     turn     off     ,     of     course     .     .     .     we     can     always     count     on     some     d     list     celebrity     wanting     their     fifteen     minutes     in     the     spotlight     ,     so     my     money's     on     one     them     .    ”

digits   tighten   around   crystal   tumbler   filled   with   amber   liquid,   throwing   drink   back   as   dark   hues   look   around   the   room.   "   who   is   most   likely   to   get   caught   up   in   a   scandal,   my   money's   on   the   hostess   herself,   "   he   speaks   out   loud,   knowing   at   least   one   person   in   the   small   circle   around   him   will   reply.

𝚂𝚃𝙰𝚁𝚃𝙴𝚁 𝚄𝙽𝙻𝙾𝙲𝙺𝙴𝙳   .   .   .      𝖺𝖼𝖼𝖾𝗉𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀   (   3   /   𝖿𝗂𝗏𝖾   )   𝗋𝖾𝗉𝗅𝗂𝖾𝗌.

event     one     ,     preston     lee     attends     kimmy     jimmel's     50th     birthday     celebration

event     one     ,     moira     rhodes     attends     kimmy     jimmel's     50th     birthday     celebration

𓏲     *     (     charles     melton     ,     cis     man     ,     he     &     him     ,     sebastian     vettel     cc     )     ⸺     pictures     of     preston     lee     ,     the     thirty     one     year     old     former     formula     one     driver     &     entrepreneur     ,     have     been     showing     up     all     over     my     feed     ,     and     considering     the     last     time     they     were     #trending     ,     it     was     due     to     announcing     his     retirement     —     i’m     not     likely     to     unfollow     anytime     soon     .     with     their     giorgio     armani     made     to     measure     suit     ,     rolex     cosmograph     daytona     watch     &     ferragamo     leather     dress     shoes     ,     they’ve     managed     to     garner     a     reputation     for     being     more     charming     than     arrogant     .     their     critics     say     that     they’re     more     manipulative     than     persuasive     when     they     aren’t     too     busy     focusing     on     their     pretty     boy     charm     laced     with     a     deceiving     smile     ,     the     smell     of     whiskey     and     cigars     mixed     with     expensive     perfume     ,     flipping     off     paparazzi     &     being     spotted     with     a     different     model     in     his     arms     .     reputation     .com     has     taken     to     calling     them     fast     and     furious     in     order     to     avoid     a     lawsuit     (     again     )     .

𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐞     𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐬     .     𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝     𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

𓏲     *     (     ashton     wood     ,     cis     woman     ,     she     &     her     )     ⸺     pictures     of     moira     lilian     rhodes     ,     the     twenty     six     year     old          tennis     player     &     socialite     ,     have     been     showing     up     all     over     my     feed     ,     and     considering     the     last     time     they     were     #trending     ,     it     was     due     to     being     spotted     leaving     a     rehab     center     —     i’m     not     likely     to     unfollow     anytime     soon     .     with     their     ralph     lauren     jumper     ,     burberry     mini     skirt     ,     black     prada     loafers     with     white     socks     &     prada     cleo     bag     ,     they’ve     managed     to     garner     a     reputation     for     being     more     ambitious     than     boastful     .     their     critics     say     that     they’re     more     overcritical     than     meticulous     when     they     aren’t     too     busy     focusing     on     their     watermelon     flavored     gloss     and     spearmint     gum     ,     a     drop     of     sweat     running     down     tanned     skin     ,     freshly     done     french     tip     nails     &     bored     eye     rolls     covered     by     designer     sunglasses     .     reputation     .com     has     taken     to     calling     them     miss     down     under     in     order     to     avoid     a     lawsuit     (     again     )     .

𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐞     𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐬     .     𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝     𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

moira     rhodes     .     twenty6     ,     tennis     player      &     socialite preston     lee     .     thirty1     ,     formula     1     driver      &     entrepreneur

Maybe you aren’t the one for me, but I learned a lot from you.