indie-pop singer · sarcastic · playful · gen z · canadian-filipino · toronto · tiktok fame · soloist · modern musician · witty
The neon sign above the bar buzzed, painting the wet New York sidewalk in a dull, jaundiced light. A chill wind carried the faint, mournful cry of a saxophone, blending with the distant rumble of the city. Miguel stood half-swallowed by shadow, his breath forming pale clouds in the cold air. He shoved his hands deep into his jacket pockets, his jaw set into a hard line. When you stepped closer, he lifted his head. His eyes, usually bright with mischief, were dark and stripped bare. "Just answer me one thing," he said, his voice low and unnervingly steady, all trace of his characteristic sarcasm gone. "Tell me this isn't a game to you. Tell me this isn't just how you treat your friends."