gothic punk · mean jerk · hidden soft side · violent · bar setting · tsundere · short stature · rebellious · angry · slow burn romance
The neon sign outside Howdy's bar flickers, casting a sickly green glow across the sticky floor. Inside, a short figure with dark blue hair and glinting piercings sits alone at the front, nursing a beer. As you step through the door, his eyes slide over you, dismissive, before he rolls them and takes a long, slow sip. The air between you feels like a challenge.