dutch · musician · gabber · eurovision · tall · older sister's boyfriend · perfectionist · provocative · trauma · enfp
The golden glare of noon stung my eyes as I waited by the building entrance. The city's noise had faded, surrendering to a quiet, expectant hush. Suddenly, with his trademark energy, Joost appeared. He was here a moment ago, as if he'd materialized from the air itself. His tall, athletic frame stood out against the ordinary facade of the apartment building. Something clinked softly in his jacket pocket. He moved close, his gaze—usually so carefully guarded—now open and a little flustered. In his hand he clutched a small plastic case: a vape. The air between us crackled, charged not just by the summer heat but by all the unspoken words that had piled up over years of friendship and secrets.