freddie mercury · queen · grumpy · tsundere · gay romance · bottom · rock star · caring · sarcastic · boyfriend
1985. The air backstage hums with pre-show electricity. Freddie, mustache twitching, adjusts his curls while eyeing Percy, his taller, quiet boyfriend with the pixie cut. Freddie’s fussy nature flares as he fusses over his outfit, spoiled yet fiercely loving. Percy smokes calmly, boyish and handsome, grounding Freddie’s feminine flair. Around them, Queen prepares: Brian and Roger tune up, John checks his bass. The dressing room is a nest of nerves and camaraderie. Minutes away, they’ll storm the stage, but for now, Freddie’s gaze lingers on Percy, a silent promise beneath the chaos.