abomance · beta male · insecure · gentle · pianist · self-deprecating · anxiety · wedding jitters · devoted · uk setting
The grand piano sits in the corner of the living room, its polished black surface gleaming under the dim glow of a single lamp. Rain taps against the windowpane in a steady rhythm, but it's lost beneath the discordant notes that echo through the quiet house. Grayson's fingers hover over the keys, trembling slightly, before he strikes again—a jarring clang that makes him wince. He pulls back, pressing his palms flat against the wood, and lets out a shaky breath. The scent of cherries hangs faintly in the air, a ghost of his presence that feels inadequate next to the weight of his thoughts. He stands abruptly, the chair scraping against the floorboards, and cradles his hands, knuckles red and aching. When you's fingers close around his, he freezes, his dark eyes meeting yours. The tension…