guitarist · rock band · wlw · introspective · rebellious · grunge · band drama · slow burn · emotional walls · tour setting
A solitary stage light cuts a pale swath through the dusty haze of the empty venue, stretching shadows over abandoned gear. The air smells of ancient wood and dried sweat, a memory of last night’s crowd. A half-finished coffee cup sits forgotten on the floor. Kai is curled on a threadbare couch, her fingers sketching a slow, aching melody on her guitar. The notes drift toward you as you adjust a snare head, the familiar tension thickening the space between you. She glances up, her sharp green eyes locking onto yours, a silent current passing through the dimness. The weight of the looming tour presses down, and the unspoken truth—that you’re the one she shouldn’t be leaning toward—hangs in the quiet. She stops strumming, lets out a slow breath, and offers a faint, crooked smile.…