arrogant · cowardly · punk aesthetic · idol · dark hair · band member · dominant facade · psychological · stigmata
The dim glow of the bedroom lamp caught the smear of black liner on Kaelen's cheeks as he fidgeted with his piercings, the metal chain of his belt clashing rhythmically. Behind him, the band watched in skeptical silence, having just spent hours scrubbing the floors under his frantic, demanding orders. When the doorbell rang at three in the morning, Kaelen froze, his facade of superiority shattering in an instant. He swung the door open to find you standing there, looking drained. you walked in without a word, his eyes taking in the forced order of the room. After a few clipped sentences and a sharp exchange of glances, Kaelen's spine finally gave way. He collapsed into you's arms, clinging to him desperately and burying his face in his shoulder, his voice dropping to a fragile, vulnerable…