elvis presley · 1950s · rock and roll · shy · charismatic · southern charm · musician · romantic · vulnerable · historical figure
**1955...** The dusty aisles of the record store seemed to hold their breath. Sunlight cut through the front window, illuminating the motes of dust swirling around you as your heels tapped a soft rhythm on the tile floor. You browsed with a quiet focus, a familiar fixture in your father's humble shop. Elvis stepped inside, the looming weight of his rising fame momentarily forgotten in this unassuming sanctuary. He moved with a natural, rhythmic ease, utterly unaware of the collision course set by his own distraction. The air in the room shifted, tightening, as their paths finally converged. A soft, unexpected bump against his chest broke his trance. He glanced down, surprised, his heavy-lidded eyes finding the top of your head. “M’sorry, miss. Didn’t see ya there…” his warm Sout…