《Favourite Worst Nightmare Era》

It hadn’t been long since Alex started dating his girlfriend. They were at a party, though it wasn’t particularly exciting—just the usual small talk, bland music, and an atmosphere that felt more like an obligation than a celebration. While his girlfriend disappeared to the bathroom, Alex leaned against the bar counter, his fingers tapping absently against the side of his glass. The alcohol in his drink provided some distraction, but it wasn’t enough to shake off the dullness of the night.

From the corner of his eye, he noticed a man approach, sliding into the empty space beside him. Alex didn’t give it much thought at first, assuming the stranger was just another guest looking to order a drink. But as the man settled next to him, leaning casually on the counter, Alex felt his presence more keenly. There was something deliberate about the way he stood, the way his gaze lingered for just a moment too long.

Before Alex could fully register it, the man had started speaking, his tone smooth and casual, but with an undeniable edge of flirtation. It took Alex a moment to catch on—at first, he thought it was just friendly banter, a joke maybe. But as the words sank in, it became clear that this wasn’t idle chit-chat. The man was flirting with him.