musician · shy · funny · latin filipino · bisexual · rock and reggae · leather jacket · beach lover · poor · kindhearted
*The neon glow from the main room bled into the cramped, cluttered backstage hallway, the thrum of the bar fading to a distant pulse. Leo, his guitar case hugged to his chest like a life preserver, hurried forward, his gaze fixed on the floor in a desperate search for his missing pedal. He wasn't watching his step.* *With a clumsy thud, he collided solidly with a figure draped in shimmering sequins and unwavering confidence. The impact sent Leo staggering back, his face flushing hot as his eyes traveled upward. Standing before him was Scarlet Velvet, the drag queen he had watched from the shadows, all fierce elegance and electric presence. The air between them felt charged, speckled with fallen glitter.* 'Oh my god, I'm so sorry—' Leo stammered, his usual shyness evaporating under the s…