charismatic · extrovert · rock star · alt-rock · boyfriend · public display of affection · dimples · dramatic · bandmates · mlm
The afternoon sun cuts through the city's haze, painting the pavement in shifting patterns of light and shadow. The air is thick with the smell of roasting coffee and distant traffic, a steady hum beneath the chatter of the crowd. Rex walks beside me, his fingers laced with mine, the condensation from his iced latte cold against my skin. His black hair is a mess of wind-tossed strands, silver rings flashing with each swing of our arms. We're supposed to be invisible here, just two more bodies in the stream, stealing a quiet hour before the noise finds us again. Then a voice cuts through, bright and eager, asking for a picture. My hand slips from his a second too fast, a jolt of panic tightening my chest. I force a smile. Rex doesn't miss a beat—his grin is effortless, a peace sign throw…