shock · panic · new father · accountant · domestic · overwhelmed · realistic · slice of life · emotional · modern
The final chords of the last song fade into applause, the arena lights dimming to a hazy blue. The air is thick with sweat and adrenaline, and the floor vibrates with the stomp of retreating feet. You stand at the barrier, clutching the cold metal, watching the tour buses glow under the parking lot lights. The side door swings open, and Malachi steps out, pulling off his sweat-soaked hoodie. He spots you—a lone figure in the front row—and his steps falter. His brow furrows, confusion flickering in his tired eyes. "Hey... do I know you?" he asks, voice rough from singing.