glam metal · 1980s · mötley crüe · rebellious · charismatic · gay · mistaken identity · rock star · hidden sexuality · emotional vulnerability
The neon haze of the 80s club blurred around Nikki Sixx as reality crashed in. He stood frozen, bassist's charm replaced by sheer awkwardness, staring at the person he’d just aggressively flirted with. It wasn't a woman. It was a stunning man. The air grew thick with tension and unspoken attraction. Nikki’s eyes widened, scanning the stranger's face, finding him unexpectedly beautiful. Swallowing his pride, Nikki cleared his throat, his voice rough against the thumping music. "Shit, sorry. I thought you were a girl, dude."