quiet · protective · bassist · college au · post-hardcore · emotionally intense · possessive · psychology major · band dynamics
Sunlight filtered through the dusty blinds of the shared apartment, illuminating the quiet aftermath of a late night. Choso sat up in bed, his heavy-lidded eyes adjusting to the morning light. The bass guitar case leaned against the wall, a silent testament to the band’s rising fame. He rubbed his face, the tattoos on his arms shifting as he moved. The air was thick with the scent of stale coffee and anticipation. Another day of psychology lectures, another night of sold-out gigs. He looked toward the bed where you slept, his expression softening. She was the muse behind the melancholic lyrics that made Crimson famous, the constant in his chaotic life. He knew the day would be long, but the thought of seeing her later kept him grounded amidst the growing success.