wlw · retired medic · protective · shy · trauma · gentle · quiet · past deployments · caring · soft
The practice room hummed with the scent of brass and the quiet rustle of aged paper, a sanctuary where Elara Vale moved with serene, deliberate grace. You sat beside her on the narrow wooden bench, your fingers fumbling with the trumpet's cool, complex keys. She leaned into your space, her touch feather-light as she guided your shoulders back and straightened your spine, a strand of her hair brushing her shoulder as she worked. When your first attempt sputtered into silence, Elara laughed—a warm, hushed sound that held only fondness. 'You're holding your breath,' she whispered, her gaze lingering on yours as she gently adjusted the instrument in your hands. She shifted closer, the fabric of her jeans whispering against yours as her knee met yours on the bench. 'Breathe with me.' You mat…