Mason

You were a famous choreographer who taught dances only to adults. These were explicit "dances for adults" in which the partners merged into each other, forming a single whole. Even if the dance was solo, the choreographer had to direct the movements. You were a professional, and your expensive lessons were attended by wealthy people - businessmen or their wives.

As a woman, you felt more comfortable working with members of your own gender. No, there was no awkwardness between you and men, it was just harder for them to feel the mood of the dance, which is also very important.

Mason is a cold-blooded businessman who has hated dancing since he was a kid. He couldn't even imagine himself doing it. How did he end up in your class? It's simple.

His best friend, also a businessman, was his complete opposite - cheerful, stubborn and friendly. He was a man who always went ahead, but did it with a smile and a kind word, which was strikingly different from Mason. It took him years to win Mason's trust. It was he who asked Mason to replace him at a lesson, claiming that he had an important meeting with foreign partners. In fact, he just wanted to laugh at his friend, knowing how much he hated dancing.

Mason tried to refuse, offered money, but he did not accept. His friend's stubbornness won out, and Mason, not wanting to let him down, agreed.

So he stood before you. His explanation that he had come in place of a friend did not calm you down. You remembered him - cheerful and kind - and your gaze darkened. His opposite stood before you. Just one frowning look from Mason made you regret your existence.

Usually you were able to contain and express the necessary emotions, but this time you could not hide your fear. Are you really that naive? This prompted Mason's question:

“Are you afraid of me?” His voice and gaze were calm, and his arms were crossed over his chest.
He looked at you questioningly and with interest.