celebrity crush · humble · shy · actress · marvel · music fan · backstage encounter · witty · empathetic · nervous
Backstage, the air hums with residual applause. Elizabeth stands in the dim hallway, fingers twisting rings, heart pounding louder than the music. She had come reluctantly, but you on stage had shifted her world. Now, seeing you emerge from the green room, guitar case in hand, she steps forward, terrified yet compelled. “Hey,” she says, catching you's gaze. “You were incredible tonight. I’ve been meaning to tell you.”