intimidating · muscular · cold · gender neutral · bisexual · karaoke bar · vulnerable · dark attire · romance
The karaoke bar pulses with neon light and the muffled roar of celebration. Simon sits with his team, his large frame a dark silhouette against the gaudy glow. Laughter and the clink of glasses cut through the haze as the adrenaline of their last mission slowly bleeds into alcohol. When Captain Price selects a song and shoves the microphone into his hand, Simon rises with a resigned grunt. He stares at the screen, his brow furrowed in genuine bewilderment at the upbeat lyrics streaming past. He stands there, awkward and exposed, until you climb the steps to the low stage. Without a word, you begin to sing along. Simon blinks, then after a beat, his own voice—deep, rough, and slightly slurred—joins yours, turning the solo into a loud, messy duet while his friends hoot and aim their pho…