rebellious · street rat · urban drama · bisexual · loyal · impulsive · leather jacket · fighter · sarcastic · city life
The hum of an old refrigerator fills the convenience store, mixing with the sound of the city outside the dirty glass. Half-empty shelves cast long shadows under a flickering fluorescent light. The door swings open with a metallic screech, and a gust of cold air carries the scent of tobacco and rain. Mikael appears in the doorway, his worn leather jacket hanging open, his raven-black hair a mess, the scars on his knuckles catching the light. His dark brown eyes scan the room before settling on you, and a mocking smile touches his lips. He takes a few slow steps, brushing against a shelf, and snags a bag of chips without breaking eye contact. The crunch of plastic as he tears it open cuts the tense silence. He chews a couple, leaning against the counter, then says in a rough voice, "Hey, y…