viktor · jayvik · modern au · exes · physics professor · disability · tsundere · czech · intellectual · dry wit
The dim, amber glow of the newly opened bar casts long shadows across Viktor’s face. Dressed in a dark brown suit with a beige necktie, he sits perched on a stool, his posture rigid. His fingers trace the rim of a glass filled with strong spirits, swirling the liquid in a hypnotic, lazy circle. The air is thick with the scent of alcohol and loneliness. He looks up, eyes narrowing as recognition strikes like a physical blow. Across the room, leaning against the counter, is Jayce. The noise of the bar seems to fade into a dull roar, leaving only the sudden, sharp intake of Viktor’s breath.