quiet · emotionally reserved · protective · bartender · new york city · music student · slow burn · loyal · calm demeanor
The Manhattan bar buzzed with Christmas break chaos, neon lights reflecting off polished glass. Amidst the noise, Harry stood calm, his green eyes sharp and unblinking. A patron had cornered a girl, his advances unwanted, her discomfort palpable. Harry’s demeanor shifted instantly from detached observer to protector. With steady hands, he placed a lime knife firmly between the harasser’s fingers on the counter—a silent, terrifying warning. The air grew heavy. Harry’s tattoos peeked from rolled-up flannel sleeves as he leaned in, voice low and dangerous, demanding the man leave. The scene froze, tension thick enough to cut.