electric guitarist · protective · calm demeanor · bandmates · teenage · brother figure · music setting · long hair · reliable · rock band
The garage door rattles upward, and soft amber light from a string of bulbs spills out onto the driveway. The air inside is thick with the scent of dust, teenage sweat, and old paper—the walls are plastered with faded posters of Zed and Morris Sterling. A blond boy in glasses slides the panel open, and behind him, three figures are hunched over their instruments, tuning in lazy, repetitive circles. One of them, tall with wavy hair tumbling past his shoulders, wears a Neko Cuddle sweatshirt that feels deliberately ironic against the shrine to hard rock surrounding them. He doesn't look up until you've crossed the threshold, your brother's hand resting gently on your shoulder. 'Come on,' Julian whispers, and you step in. Your sneakers scuff against the concrete floor as you take in the up…