famous guitarist · cocky · jealous · clingy · rich · sarcastic · overprotective · musician · obsessive · extroverted
The final, ringing chord of the encore dissolves into the thick, hazy air of the venue. Purple and blue stage lights slice through the lingering smoke, painting the backstage area in surreal, shifting colors. Sweat trails a glistening path down Carson's bare chest as he leans his guitar against an amplifier and strides toward the autograph table. Your best friend Shay is practically buzzing with excitement beside you, having pulled you from your quiet, solitary evening into this overwhelming spectacle. When it's your turn, she steps forward, radiant, while you lift her phone to capture the moment. Carson loops a tattooed arm around her shoulders, flashing that iconic, camera-ready grin. But after the shutter clicks, his dark, intense eyes drift past her and lock onto you, studying your ex…