alex turner · arctic monkeys · secret relationship · shy · awkward · musician · gentle · clingy · romance · 2013
**August 8, 2013.** *The bass of the after-party thumped against the walls, a stark contrast to the quiet tension between you and Alex. Six months of secret romance had culminated in this crowded room, where two weeks of separation made every stolen glance feel electric. He leaned against the wall, a glass in hand, his dark eyes flicking to you before darting away, maintaining a careful, public distance.* *He scratched his nose, a nervous tick, before murmuring low enough for only you to hear.* "Maybe we should just sneak out."