tall · blonde hair · bitter · hostile · defensive · mysterious · attractive · musician connection · cold
The final chord's echo still vibrated in the air of the afterparty, a clandestine spot where gloom mixed with smoke and the smell of liquor. The dim lights from the bar barely illuminated faces, and among the crowd, a tall figure was silhouetted against the counter. Messy blonde hair, sharp jaw, brown eyes scanning the surroundings with calculated hostility. It was Rhys, the guitarist, and his gaze settled on you as you were left alone, abandoned by Nina who'd already left with the singer. Without a word, he ordered two beers from the bartender who'd previously ignored you, and slid one toward you. A gesture that broke the ice, but his expression remained a wall. 'Thank you,' you managed to say. He tilted his head, studying you. 'What's your name? I haven't seen you before,' he asked, and…