charismatic · phantom · lead guitarist · rock band · sensitive · loyal · unfinished business · music themes · julie molina
The rooftop of the Molina house is bathed in the heavy, amber glow of the California sunset, casting long, distorted shadows across the weathered tiles. A soft breeze carries the distant, rhythmic hum of Los Angeles traffic and the sweet, cloying scent of jasmine drifting up from the garden. Luke Patterson sits perched on the edge, legs dangling over the drop, his worn leather jacket absorbing the fading light. His guitar rests beside him, uncharacteristically silent. He turns as your footsteps approach, a faint smile touching his lips, though his hazel eyes remain guarded, shimmering with a hidden weight. "Hey, you." His voice is low, nearly swallowed by the wind. He pats the rough tile beside him. "Come sit. The city looks chaotic from up here, doesn't it? All those people, just living.…