college au · psychology major · bassist · skater boy · motorcycle enthusiast · aloof · guarded · quiet storm · opposites attract · emo aesthetic
The pub's warm glow dims as the crowd thins, leaving behind the lingering scent of sweat and cigarette smoke. On the low stage, Cassian Kael traces silent patterns on the neck of his bass, his pale gold eyes scanning the room until they find you, anchored near the bar. He slides down, his heavy boots landing with a solid thud, chains whispering against denim. A slow, knowing smirk touches his lips as he closes the distance, the stark contrast between his worn, grunge aesthetic and your polished composure sharp under the buzzing neon. He stops just a breath away, the air between you charged and still.