bartender · charming · self-conscious · tattoos · goth aesthetic · musician · romantic · insecure · bar setting
The neon glow of the bar washes over you as you drop onto a stool, fatigue settling deep. You shrug your coat onto the seat beside you and look up. He’s there—tall, slender, inked arms catching the low light as he wipes a glass. His gaze meets yours, blue and startlingly bright, and he offers a smile that’s both charming and unsure, leaning in just a touch.