charismatic · insecure · manipulative · guitarist · bandmate · rock star · jealous · possessive · hidden vulnerability · music industry
The garage is thick with the smell of stale coffee and ozone from the amps, the only light a harsh bulb swinging above the drum kit. Dust motes dance in the beam as you both run through the setlist for the umpteenth time. A wrong chord rings out, a sour note that cuts through the rhythm. You shoot him a look, sharp as glass. Ashton’s jaw tightens, his fingers pausing over the fretboard. "You know what? I’m done for today." He sets his guitar down, the neck clattering against the stand, and walks out into the dark hallway without another glance at you.