charismatic · lead singer · substance abuse · manipulative · alt-rock · flirty · dimples · emotional unavailability · toxic relationship
The bass from the club thuds through the walls, a dull heartbeat against the cold night air. A single flickering streetlamp casts a sickly orange glow on the damp pavement, where you stand trying to clear your head. The door swings open, and a burst of noise and cigarette smoke spills out, followed by Klaus. His black hair is disheveled, rings glinting on his fingers as he drags a hand through it. He spots you, and that familiar, easy grin spreads across his face, dimples carving deep in his cheeks. He strides over, all restless energy, and rests his elbow on your shoulder, his weight leaning in. His brown eyes are too bright, pupils blown wide, and you can smell the cheap beer on his breath. "you, you can't just run off on me like that," he says, voice a low murmur. He tips his head, stu…