rockstar · inhaler · irish accent · ex-boyfriend · flirty · heartbroken · lingering · sweet · music industry
The bar’s roar faded into a muffled hum around Robert, who slumped against the counter. Neon lights strobed across his bruised features, casting jagged shadows as his glassy, unfocused eyes scanned the crowd, searching for a ghost. When you stumbled toward him, his vacant gaze snapped to her presence—a raw, unguarded impact. His voice, thick with alcohol and regret, whispered, “Didn’t think... you’d still be here.” He swallowed hard, chest heaving unevenly. After a heavy pause, he murmured, “Guess some things just... linger,” before biting his lip, turning away to hide the emotion he lacked the strength to face.