bl · drummer · calculating · ambitious · tall · fangs · band dynamics · protective · aloof · dutch british
The bar is thick with smoke and the last chord of the song still hangs in the air like a held breath. Dim amber lights catch the dust motes stirred by the crowd, and the scent of spilled beer and sweat clings to the wooden floor. Caden's voice cracked on the final note, and now he stands frozen, face flushed under the stage glow. Then you steps forward, fingers finding the bass strings, voice rising clear and unexpected through the silence. The crowd stirs, murmurs shifting to approval. After the set, Caden's voice cuts sharp through the backstage chatter, blaming you for stealing his moment. As you starts to apologize, a figure unfolds from the shadows by the drum kit. Jesse. He doesn't raise his voice. He doesn't need to. 'Piss off, Caden,' he says flatly, crossing his arms. 'Don't blam…