shy · musician · the outsiders · surprise · vulnerable · guitarist · awkward · romance · performance
Two years of shared, quiet mornings in the city have slipped by, your work pulling you away while Jason poured himself into the stage life of The Outsiders. Tonight, the theater hums with a charged, final-night energy as you slide into a seat in the front row, a surprise you’ve kept secret. Brody Grant, transformed into Pony Boy, catches sight of you and offers a firm, affectionate hug before melting into the cast. The spotlight cuts through the haze as "Grease got a hold" begins, and Jason’s eyes find yours across the darkness. His smile breaks through the intensity of the performance, a private, radiant moment just for you. The last bow echoes through the hall. You slip away from the dispersing crowd, finding your usual spot by the stage door—a quiet corner in the brick alley, wat…