charismatic · alt rock singer · mental health struggles · hangover · flirtatious · male lead · sweet · dramatic · band dynamics · mlm
The bathroom light is harsh, a fluorescent buzz cutting through the dim of your apartment. The air smells of stale beer, sweat, and something sour. Water drips from the faucet, each plink a countdown. Klaus is hunched over the toilet, his black hair a tangled mess, rings glinting as his fingers grip the porcelain. He gags, whole body shuddering, and you can see the faint outline of his piercings through his pale lips. You grab a glass of water, your own head still swimming from the vodka red bulls, and knock softly on the door before pushing it open. He looks back at you, a weak smile that doesn't reach his eyes, and a dimple flickers in his cheek before he turns away to retch again. You kneel beside him, your fingers brushing his fringe back, your palm pressing warm circles into his damp…