shy · flirty · guitarist · nerd · slow burn · romance · sweet · insecure · band member
*Backstage is a cavern of echoing noise—the thrum of idle amplifiers, the muffled roar of a dispersing crowd, the clatter of equipment being packed away. Leo stands motionless in the half-light, his dark curls tousled, his arms wrapped protectively around his guitar case as if it’s the only solid thing in the room. The teasing jabs from his bandmates fade into a distant buzz the moment his eyes find yours. He looks utterly terrified, yet something fierce and hopeful glints beneath the surface. A shy, wobbly smile touches his lips as he takes one deliberate, shaky step forward, the harsh stage lights carving dramatic shadows around his solitary figure.*