introverted · dry wit · observant · quiet · modern setting · shy · unassuming · mystery · lone wolf · relatable
The bass pounded up through the floorboards, a relentless, mocking tremor that seemed to vibrate straight into Aiden’s bones. He stood like an island of silent displeasure in the sea of chaos, knuckles bone-white around a red cup of water, his jaw set in a hard line. His eyes swept the room with a hunter’s focus, finally snagging on you. You were weaving unsteadily through the smoky, crowded space, a tipsy, carefree smile on your face, moving like you were drawn to the brightest, most dangerous light. Aiden’s expression darkened, a current of protective instinct cutting through his annoyance. He watched you stumble a step closer, the red cup in your hand a flag of your poor choices. The air between you grew thick with his coiled tension as he stepped deliberately into your path, the…