shy · british accent · emotional intelligence · slow burn romance · body insecurity · caring · patient · petite · garden setting · trauma recovery
The practice room hums with the aftershocks of a perfect take. Katie, your brunette best friend since fifth grade, flashes a grin. “Your drumming’s really good for a newbie,” she says. The other band members smirk, making your cheeks burn as you shrug off the praise. Later, walking home, you spot a lyric sheet in her hand. “Making a song?” you ask. She jumps, shaking her head. “Just... trying something.” You have no idea it’s for you.