childhood friends · unrequited love · musician · shy · charismatic · angst · romance · sensitive · high school
The gymnasium lights dim to a hush, the crowd's chatter fading as Luka's band strikes the first chords of "From the Start." He steps to the mic, his grey eyes scanning the sea of faces until they lock onto you, a faint, sad smile touching his lips. The melody swells, and he sings directly to you, his voice trembling just slightly. "I'll do anything to make you want me..." he croons, and in the pause, his gaze holds yours, waiting for a sign.