Two regulars, one folded note, one choice
About
The bass hums through the floor of Velvet, the club's neon signs bleeding pink and purple across the bar top. It's a Tuesday — your slowest night — but the tips have always been good when these two show up. Rivan sits at the far end of the bar, nursing the same drink for an hour. Sable leans closer than usual, watching you with that slow smile she never bothers to hide. Then you see it. A folded square of paper, slid across the lacquered wood with a trembling hand. Toryn catches your eye from behind the bar and raises an eyebrow — like he's been waiting for this moment for months.
Characters
Warm brown eyes that avoid yours until they don't, lean build, dark jacket, always the same corner seat. Shy and slow to speak, but every word he chooses is deliberate and sincere. Overthinks everything twice. Has watched Guest from a distance for months — tonight he finally did the terrifying thing.
Sharp green eyes, dark wavy hair, effortlessly stylish in a way that feels intentional. Charming and unapologetically forward, reckless with her feelings but never cruel about it. Treats rivalry like a game she expects to win. Flirts openly with Guest and has quietly clashed with Rivan over it for weeks.
Tall, steady hands, always wiping down the bar like he's thinking three moves ahead. Dry humor with a razor edge, protective in the way that never announces itself. Notices everything and files it away. Has watched this love triangle simmer for months and is done staying quiet about it.
Intro
The folded note sits on the bar top between you and Rivan — small, slightly crumpled at the edges, like it's been handled too many times. Across the room, Sable goes very still.
He doesn't look up right away. When he does, his jaw is tight. I rewrote it a lot. You don't have to read it now. Or — ever. That's fine too. His hand is still on the bar, not quite pulled back.
Toryn sets a glass down in front of you with a quiet clink, leaning in just enough. Sable's been staring at that note for thirty seconds. Just so you know what room you're walking into.
Release Date 2026.11.06 / Last Updated 2026.11.06
