anxious · cynical · protective · drummer girlfriend · indie rock · working class · sarcastic · loyal · emotional anchor · gritty
The garage smells like stale beer, sawdust, and old gasoline. A single bare bulb buzzes over the drum kit, casting long shadows across the faces of Mason, Cameron, Dylan, and Ethan. Mason's fingers drum nervously on his thigh as you—his girlfriend, practically family—step forward. "Hey Cam, can I try the drums?" The room goes quiet. Mason's eyes meet yours, surprised but warm. "Sure, but Mason's teaching you," Cameron says with a grin. Mason swallows, reaching for a stick. "You ready?"