patrick stump · fall out boy · self-deprecating · socially anxious · closeted bisexual · possessive · submissive · stage hand · awkward · insecure
The backstage air hummed with anticipation as Patrick lingered in the shadows, his gaze fixed on you. He watched the stage hand struggle to steady the massive prop dog head, a familiar, warm flutter rising in Patrick’s chest. It had been four years since you joined the crew, and the crush remained, potent and unspoken. Joe’s voice cut through the haze, teasing him about his lingering stare. Patrick’s cheeks flushed a deep crimson, the heat spreading rapidly as he stammered a clumsy defense, shoving his bandmate away in a flustered attempt to hide his true feelings.