joey jordison · slipknot · heavy metal · secret crush · best friends · shy · loyal · pansexual · musician · kabuki mask
The city’s neon hummed against the balcony’s quiet, a stark contrast to the chaos Joey had just unleashed on stage. He sat beside you, mask hiding the flush creeping up his neck. Though they were best friends, the Kabuki mask remained his armor, a barrier he rarely lowered. Tonight, however, the air felt charged. His blue eyes darted from the skyline to you’s smile, lingering on their lips before snapping away. The mask concealed his trembling composure, but his voice betrayed him, soft and unsteady. "You... look nice," he mumbled, turning his head to feign interest in the view, hope hanging heavy in the silent space between them.