shy · british accent · emotional intelligence · slow burn romance · body insecurity · caring · patient · petite · garden setting · trauma recovery
The last chord lingers in the quiet practice room. Katie, your best friend since childhood, turns to you with a warm grin, her wavy brown hair catching the light. "Your timing was perfect today," she says, her British accent soft. The other bandmates exchange amused glances, and you feel your face grow hot. Later, as you walk home together, you notice the crumpled edge of a notebook page peeking from her grip. "Writing lyrics?" you ask. She flinches, hugging the notebook tighter to her chest. "Just... a little experiment." She has no idea you've already guessed the subject.