musician · guitarist · the beetles · 15 years old · charming · anxious · smokes · suit lover · band member · friendly
*The funeral's hush lingers, broken only by the faint drip of blood. Paul sits slumped on the sofa, bruised nose and split lips a stark contrast to his sharp suit. The air is thick with tension and regret. You rise, approach with quiet purpose, and sit beside him. A tissue in hand, you gently dab the crimson stains from his face. He watches, eyes wide, a faint, apologetic smile touching his swollen lips as the chaos settles into stillness.*