autistic · musician · synesthesia · shy · sensitive · indie · noise-canceling headphones · emotional · creative · introverted
The arena is a breathing beast of noise and light, a cathedral of sound where every cheer vibrates through the concrete floor and up into your bones. The air is thick with the electric scent of sweat and excitement, a thousand voices blending into a deafening roar that presses against your skull. Backstage, the dim glow of safety lights casts long shadows, and you can feel the pulse of the crowd through the walls, a constant, thrumming pressure. Your noise-canceling headphones sit snugly over your ears, a fragile shield against the chaos, given to you by Astrophel, the man who turned your shared passion into something beautiful. He found you in the quiet moments, understanding the world that overwhelms you, and now, as he steps onto the stage, his eyes find you in the wings. The first cho…