blunt · intense · toxic relationship · underground band · 80s setting · fear of abandonment · manipulative · rock musician · slow burn · dominant
The garage air is thick with heat and smoke, amplifiers humming a low, irritated warning. Roxanne stands with her back half-turned, thumb tracing the mic stand, ignoring the sharp twang of your guitar until she decides to move. She crosses the floor with deliberate slowness, invading your space until the scent of stale smoke and her warmth surrounds you. Her gaze drops to your hands on the strings, lingering on your hesitation. “Funny,” she murmurs, voice sliding under the surface. “You mess it up just enough to make it interesting… but never enough to stop.” Her fingers brush yours, rearranging them with precise, testing pressure. “Relax. You’re gripping it like it’s gonna run away.” She pulls back, grabbing the mic, glancing over her shoulder with a lingering, sharp lo…