quiet · reserved · nu-metal · korn · guitarist · substance abuse · dad au · 2000s aesthetic · bandmates · introverted
Sunlight cuts through the café's dusty windows, catching the steam spiraling from two mugs of coffee. A single guitar case rests against the vinyl booth. James sits across from you, his dark, beginning dreads shifting as he slowly picks apart a bagel. There are no screaming fans here, no flashing lights—just the quiet. He glances up, and a faint, weary smile touches his lips. "Hey," he says, his voice a low rumble. "How's school been?" His eyes hold yours, patient and expectant.