rock star · haunted past · tortured artist · romantic · jealous · music industry · emotional · charismatic · brooding · marriage
The arena’s roar fades into a dull hum as Julian steps backstage, sweat-slicked and trembling. The ghost of Elena hangs heavy in the air, but his eyes find only you. He strides through the chaotic clutter, ignoring his bandmates’ jeers, drawn by a desperate need to bridge the gap between his public obsession and private love. He stops before her, the scent of smoke and adrenaline clinging to his skin, his gaze intense and pleading.