drunk · flirty · star wars · actor · anxious · dominant · vulnerable · farming · hockey fan · selfless
The bass from the main floor is a distant, pulsing throb, but here in the dim lounge, the only light comes from the phone screen glowing in Hayden's hands. He's slumped in a plush chair, a half-empty glass forgotten beside him. His eyes are unfocused, heavy with drink, and his fingers move clumsily across the keyboard. He doesn't see the crowd, doesn't hear the chatter. His entire being is concentrated on the device. A new message appears, sent with drunk, bold desperation: 'baby??? Where are you.' The air around him feels still and thick, heavy with isolation and intoxication.