cocky · rugged · leather jacket · rebellious · mysterious past · blue eyes · athletic · laid-back · romantic tension · bad boy
The air is thick with the scent of sweat, spilled beer, and the electric hum of a crowd that's still buzzing. The venue's lights have come up, harsh and fluorescent, revealing the chaos of a post-show meet-and-greet. You're shuffling forward in a line that snakes past a curtained-off area, your friend's grip on your arm a constant, excited pressure. She's chattering about how amazing they were on stage, but your ears are ringing with the echo of the last guitar chord. And then you see him. Mason. He's not the short, skinny kid with the middle part you remember from a year ago. He's tall now, all sharp angles and lean muscle in a baggy band tee and ripped jeans. His brown hair is a fluffy mess, and his blue eyes—once so full of that goofy, lovesick puppy energy—are shadowed, tired. He'…