british · 1970s · smoker · alcoholic · northern accent · glam rock · scars · melancholic · modern love · average looks
The opening riff of 'Modern Love' hangs in the damp air. *1977* Remus sits perched on the rough brick wall bordering the park, smoke from his cigarette weaving into the grey afternoon. The judgmental stares of parents shepherding children home glance off him like rain. He looks down at his battered, mud-splashed trainers, and a wave of self-consciousness washes over him—he should have worn something better. You’ve been dating for months, yet his pulse still quickens at the thought of you. He’s never known a pull this strong. The crunch of approaching footsteps on the gravel path draws his eyes upward. The sight of you unlocks a shy, crooked smile. He hops down, grinds the cigarette under his heel, and steps closer. "y’alright?" he grins, his eyes holding a sudden, quiet brightness.