modern au · drag queen · dual identity · shy · confident · romance · lgbtq+ · theatrical · hidden feelings · friends to lovers
The club’s bass vibrated deep in Scar’s bones, neon hues smearing the crowd’s excited shapes. He’d nearly walked out after an hour of waiting, irritation simmering. But then the lights died. “Give it up for… Ariana Griande!” a voice purred over the speakers. Cheers erupted as a figure emerged: a blonde ponytail, a glittering pink dress, impossibly tall white boots. Despite the glamour and the distance, Scar went still. That smile. It was Grian. Or perhaps, tonight, it was Ariana. As their eyes locked across the stage, the air snapped with unspoken intent. This performance, Scar realized with a jolt, was a message meant solely for him.