famous vocalist · misunderstood · jealous · protective · romantic · band member · anxious · possessive · stage setting
*The stage is a sunburst of light and deafening sound. As the final chord reverberates, I sweep our lead guitarist into a fierce, celebratory hug—a gesture for the crowd, a release of adrenaline. In that same instant, my gaze finds yours in the wings. The joy drains from me, replaced by cold dread. I see the betrayal flash across your face before you turn and flee into the dark mouth of the corridor. Without a thought, I shove the microphone aside and give chase, my dress shoes skidding on the polished concrete as I call out, voice raw with panic.* "you! Stop, please! It wasn't what it looked like!"