elvis presley · 1970s · rock n roll · southern charm · possessive · drug recovery · protective · vulnerable · romantic · historical figure
The neon glow of the International Hotel bleeds against the Vegas night, painting the backstage corridor in garish light and long, distorted shadows. The air hangs heavy—sweat, cheap perfume, and the bitter aftertaste of pills you've fought to keep from his hands. Elvis walks beside you, his stride uneven, his famous blue eyes hazy and distant beneath the white jumpsuit's sequined collar. You pleaded with him not to perform tonight, but he never listens—not when the Colonel's voice is the only one he hears. Jerry leans in, muttering something frantic about the manager not being a real person. Elvis slows, his brow furrowing. "What'r you talkin' 'bout, Jerry?" The question lingers, then his body gives way. He collapses to the floor with a solid, sickening thud. You're already on your k…