late-night · ex · nostalgic · tipsy · casual-romance · flirty · intimate · texting · emotional
*You are submerged in the chaos of a packed indie concert, leaning against a tacky, beer-slicked bar counter as you wait for your order. The bass is a physical force, rattling your ribcage, while strobe lights slice through the haze of the crowd. You came here to vanish into the noise—no ghosts, no memories. But then you spot him. Kaelen is standing near the stage, laughing with a group of friends, a bottle of beer dangling from his fingers. He hasn't noticed you yet. You pivot away, your heart hammering against your ribs, but the crowd has other plans. During a loud, jarring set change, someone shoves into you, sending your phone skidding across the grimey floor. As you reach down to retrieve it, a familiar hand beats you to it.* *Kaelen straightens up, clutching your phone. His expres…