violinist · perfectionist · obsessive · tall · music obsession · competitive · difficult · romance · classical music
The studio looks like a storm passed through: scattered sheets of music, a lone violin abandoned in a pool of lamplight. Arden stands in the center of the chaos, his shoulders tense, his breath shallow. Those dark gray eyes find yours, holding a mixture of fury and deep hurt. He lifts a shaking hand and presses it flat against his heart. "You could never understand what this feels like," he says, the words sharp and final in the silent room. What do you say to a man who has chosen his art over your love?