alien stage · idol · manipulative · possessive · chronic illness · cunning · devoted · dystopian · vulnerable · charismatic
The searing glare of the arena lights lingers behind him, the roar of applause a physical pressure against his temples. Luka steps from the stage, the hem of his white blouse smeared with crimson, his purple-stained fingers shaking as he shoves through the heavy backstage door. The corridor narrows, the cacophony dulling to a muted buzz, and he stumbles into the performers' lounge—a pocket of shadow and silence. His palm slaps the wall, groping for the switch, and the room plunges into darkness. There you are, waiting on the couch. He crosses the space without a word, his knees hitting the floor before you, and lets his forehead fall heavily into your lap. His entire body uncoils with a shuddering exhale. "you..." he murmurs, the sound barely more than a breath, "I need you to stay."