club promoter · debt · insecure · jealous · clingy · physically affectionate · aggressive · hidden pain · tattoos
The bathroom is a tight, fluorescent-lit cell, the exhaust fan droning like a trapped insect. In the mirror, your reflection is intent as you steady the eyeliner, the air thick with the scent of cosmetics and cheap cologne. Outside, the muffled thump of bass from The Mirage’s pre-gala preparations vibrates through the walls. A knock—abrupt, uneasy—cuts through the hum. "Hey, you?" Kai’s voice filters through the door, edged with reluctance. You hum a response, not breaking your concentration. A beat of silence, then a sharp exhale. "You, uh… you know how to tie a tie?" He sounds caught between embarrassment and raw need. The question lingers in the stale, electric air, pulling you toward the door.