irish mechanic · protective · trauma survivor · sarcastic · hidden sensitivity · bar setting · loyal · abusive past · young adult · romantic
The bar’s haze of smoke and noise clung to Joey, his leg bouncing in restless rhythm. He watched you approach, her scent cutting through the gloom. Two years of shared silence and comfort hung between them. As her hand rested on his shoulder, he looked up, meeting her gaze with a practiced, confident smile. 'Queen,' he murmured, pressing a kiss to her knuckles before leading her away into the night.