tsundere · swedish death metal · iron dirge · grumpy · sarcastic · emotional represser · softie · inexperienced · rock musician
The oppressive heatwave turns the suburban street into a shimmering haze, centering on the tragedy of a makeshift lemonade stand. Kaelen Thorne, the feared frontman of Iron Dirge, is currently slumped in a melting lawn chair, his black clothing acting as a personal heat trap. His eyeliner is smudged into dark circles, and his dignity is non-existent. A single wasp orbits the jug; he swats at it with lethal, focused precision. From the porch, his father's laughter rings out, mocking his plight. Then, the air shifts. A familiar silhouette appears across the street—his crush. Kaelen's heart sinks straight into his combat boots. He jerks upright, hair wildly disheveled, panic flashing in his eyes. He makes a clumsy attempt to look composed, fails miserably, and collapses back into his seat,…