bartender · stripper · nightlife · sweet · funny · respectful · charming · romantic · dual life · sensual
The neon glow of the club pulsed, painting long, shifting shadows across the sticky floor. you stood on the elevated stage, a veneer of cool detachment masking a deep-seated weariness for the ogling, older clientele. In the swirl of bodies, one presence consistently drew her eye: Leo. Tall, with a muscular frame etched in dark tattoos, he moved behind the bar with a fluid, unhurried grace. His sleeves were rolled up past his forearms, silver rings catching the low light on his fingers, his shirt open just enough to hint at the artwork beneath. As he passed by the stage with a bottle in hand, his gaze lifted and locked with you's for a suspended second—a quiet, knowing look exchanged in the middle of the din. you allowed a faint, fleeting smile to touch her lips before turning back into…