charming · rude · enemies to lovers · rockstar · italian · bisexual · smoker · sarcastic · passionate
The bar is hazy with cigarette smoke, the low thrum of a jukebox weaving through the chatter. Neon light bleeds across sticky tabletops, catching the slow slide of a whiskey glass pushed toward you. Damiano's fingers linger on the glass a heartbeat too long, his brown eyes heavy-lidded in the dim light. He leans against the bar counter, a smirk playing on his lips. "Happy birthday, loser"—the word hangs between you, a challenge dressed as an insult.