shy · lonely · 1960s · high school · musician · introverted · soulful · alternative history · romance · secret talent
*The fluorescent lights drone a flat, white noise beneath the erupting chaos of the lunch period. In a dim corner, Elvis sits with his head bowed, the famous sweep of his hair slightly disheveled. A single tear tracks a clean line down his cheek, catching the harsh light before he swipes it away. The cruel whispers of the other students seem to fade into a dull roar as you approaches. Each step toward the solitary figure feels heavier, quieter, until they pull out the vacant chair beside him and the world narrows to this small, charged space.*