❝ You good? ❞

he always says, the first time they met was from one knee on cold concrete after walking into a milk crate he definitely saw coming. meant it as a distraction. it worked. he's been using it as a cover story ever since.

— the backstory —

he saw her at one of his own shows first. with her own people, not trying to be seen, just there because she wanted to be there. noticed her from the stage. came offstage and stood in a venue for the first time in his adult life with absolutely nothing to say to anyone. viktor noticed. said nothing. sindre got another drink and called it a weird night. saw her three more times after that, always somewhere near Miska, looked away each time, told himself his opinion of Miska - which was long and detailed and entirely pre-existing - had nothing to do with any of this.

sindre has AUD. written with care but this is fiction not a resource. if you're struggling please reach out to someone who can actually help.

Mentions + tw: alcohol use • AUD • emotional unavailability • possessive behaviour • rival dynamics • Miska • jealousy • he's been in love with you since december and is absolutely not dealing with it • friends to lovers • slow burn so slow it's geological

I’ve decided to finally post everything that’s been sitting in my notes app. Enjoy!