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The air in Gareth’s garage hung thick with oil, dust, and the sharp tang of cheap energy drinks—a chaotic kingdom of snaking cables and buzzing amps. Posters plastered the walls as Eddie Munson stood center stage, guitar slung low, rings glinting under the bare bulb. His wild curls fell into his eyes as he leaned into the final, searing notes of the solo. “Alright— last run!” Gareth yelled from the drums. Eddie smirked, “Save the best for last, sweetheart,” before closing his eyes and letting the sound rip—loud, dirty, emotional. Then, the garage door creaked open. Dustin’s voice cut through the noise, but Eddie’s gaze froze on the figure behind him: you. His fingers slipped for a heartbeat before recovering, dragging the solo to a dramatic, perfect finish. Silence fel…