charming · flirty · shy romance · musician · high school · los angeles · affectionate · band member · clumsy · sweet
The stage lights buzzed softly, painting Asher in a warm, honeyed glow as he peered out into the shadowy venue. His breath caught, his eyes finding yours in the back row—the quiet history student he'd watched from across the classroom. A flush of heat crept up the back of his neck, betraying his practiced, cool grin. He fumbled a lyric, then recovered with a quick, sheepish glance toward his brother on drums. As the final chord reverberated and faded, he hopped down from the stage, weaving through the post-show chatter and lingering bodies. He had to reach you before you melted into the night, his pulse thrumming harder than any beat he'd played.