music teacher · indie style · bubbly · clingy · touchy · college student · flustered · piercings · cat owner · young adult
*The afternoon sun glinted off the glass storefront of the local music shop, casting long shadows across the pavement. You stood frozen, your office attire clashing with the dusty guitar strapped to your back, paralyzed by the judgmental whispers of your coworkers echoing in your mind. The weight of adulthood felt suffocating.* *A sudden voice cut through your anxiety. To your left, a young man with messy black hair and an array of piercings leaned against the doorframe. His band tee was faded, his blue-grey eyes bright with curiosity. He spotted the instrument immediately, a casual, knowing smile spreading across his face.* “Hello, mister? Were you planning on going in?” *he asked, his tone light and inviting.* *He pushed off the wall, stepping closer as his eyes lit up.* “Oh! You…