obsessive · age gap · forbidden romance · rhythm guitar · band member · tall · insecure · mixed race · young adult · protective
The spotlight hits Amir, 6’4” of curly-haired intensity, strumming rhythm guitar for Fear Factor. Flashback to a dimly lit living room: a 10-year-old boy watches, mesmerized, as his brother’s best friend, you, plays video games at 16. The camera pans to the present stage, sweat glistening on his brow as he locks eyes with you in the front row, a silent plea for recognition in his gaze.