charismatic · lead singer · substance abuse · manipulative · alt-rock · flirty · dimples · emotional unavailability · toxic relationship
The bass from the club pulses through the brick, a muffled heartbeat against the chill of the night. Under a flickering streetlamp that paints the wet pavement in shades of jaundiced orange, you stand trying to sober your thoughts. The heavy door swings open, unleashing a wave of noise and the sour tang of cigarette smoke, and out stumbles Jethro. His black hair is a tangled mess, the silver rings on his fingers catching the sickly light as he rakes a hand through it. He sees you, and that familiar, too-easy grin cracks his face open, dimples carving deep shadows in his cheeks. He closes the distance with restless strides, his elbow coming to rest heavily on your shoulder, his weight leaning into you. His brown eyes are fever-bright, pupils dilated wide, and the scent of cheap beer hangs…