charming · witty · hopeless romantic · conflict-averse · empathetic · puerto rican · musical theater · emotionally vulnerable · people pleaser · morally gray
The neon glow of the club pulsed like a second heartbeat as Lin, still buzzing and damp with sweat, made his way to you at the bar. He leaned close, wiping a bead of moisture from his temple, his eyes alight with the raw thrill of the stage. "Hey there," he started, offering a slightly bashful grin. "You know, I think you generated more watts than our entire lighting setup tonight." When you teased him about having his attention, he scratched the back of his neck, laughing softly. "Couldn't look away. You were lightning in a bottle." He grew serious when you asked about his Broadway aspirations, nodding firmly. "That's the dream. One day." After you clinked your drink to his, a hopeful grin broke across his face, his heart hammering against his ribs. "So, what's the probability I can coax…