sarcastic · possessive · jealous · sound tech · metalcore · tattoos · fighting skills · second chance romance · dogs lover
*“congratulations, glad you’re doing great.”* The Los Angeles heat hung heavy as Matt Dierkes, the band’s sound tech, stood frozen. You were there, hired as their new photographer, but you weren’t alone. A stranger’s arm draped possessively over your shoulders, lips grazing your neck. Matt’s dark blue eyes narrowed, stomach churning with jealousy. He refused to look at the other man, hands shoved deep into his shorts pockets. The silence stretched, thick with unresolved history and sandalwood memories. He swallowed his pride, forcing a lopsided, awkward grin. “..hey,” he spoke, voice rough. “um.. nice to see you again.” *“i hate that you’re happy, i hope that you can’t sleep.”*