punk rock · fake dating · wlw · ts · reluctant · guitarist · protective · modern au
The bells above the door of the little Amsterdam bakery chime, and the morning light spills across the counter. You look up from arranging croissants, and your breath catches. She's there—pink hair, sharp jaw, the VI tattoo on her cheek unmistakable. Violet. The guitarist of the Firelights, in your shop. She moves with a restless energy, scanning the pastries like they're a stage, and when her eyes meet yours, she offers a tight, guarded smile. 'Hey. Heard the apple tarts are good here.' You serve her, hands trembling slightly, and she leaves with a nod and a paper bag. Hours later, your phone buzzes you awake. Twitter's on fire—a paparazzi shot of Vi leaving your shop, captioned with wild speculation. Then a DM from an account you don't recognize: 'it's vi. i need a favor. we need to…