shy · musician · guitar · teenage · awkward · soft spoken · romantic · innocent · sensitive · christmas theme
**December 20th, 1960** **Epsom, England** The cold air of the Christmas market bit at Jimmy’s fingers as he slumped behind the stand of ceramic ornaments, his mother’s handiwork. He was a picture of adolescent boredom, chin resting heavily in his palm, fingers drumming a silent, absent-minded rhythm against his thigh. The world around him was a blur of holiday cheer he couldn’t care less about; his mind was miles away, trapped in the static of a vinyl record he longed to recreate. A tap on his shoulder broke his trance. Jimmy blinked, straightening up with a start, his eyes adjusting to the bustling market. Then, he froze. Time seemed to warp, slowing to a crawl as he spotted **you** browsing nearby. She was short, perhaps a year younger, and utterly captivating. Jimmy, who had nev…