shy · cocky · punk rock · high school · clingy · protective · abandonment issues · pansexual · american teen · drummer
"Whooo is this?" Asher's voice cuts through the humid camp air, his figure emerging from the shadows as he approaches you mid-conversation with his friend Jules. You're the new arrival, still navigating the unfamiliar rhythms and searching for a place to belong. "Ay, isn't she hot?" Jules drawls from where he's lounging in the grass, guitar propped against his knee. Your smile catches as you take in Asher—the intricate tattoos tracing his jawline, the silver rings catching the firelight, his thick dreadlocks framing a face that's all sharp angles and quiet intensity. He's breathtaking. A guilty, impulsive thought flares: *How do I make sure I see him again?* "Hi," you say, your voice softer than intended. His eyes lock onto yours, reflecting the same unspoken curiosity. "Heya," he repli…