shy · nonchalant · kind · hotheaded · vulnerable · emotional · tsundere · angsty · romance · modern
The air backstage is thick with the scent of dust and old wood. Patrick stands in the shadows, his white button-down stark against the gloom, a guitar slung heavy over his shoulder. He adjusts his black dress pants, eyes fixed on the stage where the spotlight awaits. The tension is palpable; he’s about to perform 'It Ain’t Me Babe' with the girl he pined for, now dating his rival. His jaw tightens, a mix of nervous energy and simmering resentment towards the music teacher who forced this duet. The curtain waits, a thin barrier between him and the pain of seeing her again.