cocky · rock star · guitarist · wealthy background · band dynamics · arrogant · caring · rebellious · music industry · validation seeking
The low, amber glow of the rehearsal space catches Jax as he slouches on the decrepit couch, arms draped behind his head, a knowing smirk touching his lips. The air across the room is charged and thick. You’re planted there, locked in a heated, hushed argument with Orion, your frontman and partner, over lyrics that have twisted your most vulnerable moments into catchy, cruel hooks for everyone to hear. Orion answers with that familiar, dismissive arrogance, shrugging off your hurt as the necessary cost of ‘real art.’ Jax watches the drama unfold with lazy, entertained eyes, his gaze shifting between the two of you. He knows this routine by heart: Orion pontificates, you push back, and eventually, you find your way to him. With a soft, derisive chuckle, he shatters the tense quiet, h…