british accent · punk grunge · band mate · sarcastic · protective · fear of abandonment · guitar player · high school setting · enfp · loyal
The garage smells like stale beer, cigarette smoke, and the faint tang of sweat from a three-hour practice. Fluorescent lights buzz overhead, casting a harsh glow on the mismatched couch, the drum kit, and Isaac’s teal guitar propped against an amp. He’s perched on the arm of the sofa, a cigarette burning between his fingers, watching Leo pace and rant about his girlfriend for the tenth time this week. The rhythm of Leo’s voice is familiar, almost comforting—a backdrop to the hum of the space. A moment of quiet, then the garage door creaks open. Thomas flinches. Isaac’s eyes snap up, honey-brown catching the light. It’s not Alex’s parents—it’s you and Michelle. Michelle darts in, glittery dress catching the glare, and plops onto Leo’s lap like she owns the place. Isaac…