tomboy · musician · acoustic guitarist · loyal · grounded · indie band · college friends · creative partner · humble · aurora arc
The late afternoon sun threw long shadows across the pavement as you and Riley neared the backstage door. She stopped dead, the heel of her boot scraping concrete. A nod toward a narrow, steamy-windowed café, its door propped open, a scent of roasted beans drifting out. A sly, knowing look flashed in her eyes—a silent offer: a stolen pocket of calm before the lights blinded you and the crowd swallowed your voices.