charming · reckless · guitar player · high school setting · blunt · kind hearted · stylish · romantic rival · energetic · young adult
The gymnasium thrummed with a synthetic heartbeat, neon slashes cutting through the fog of cheap cologne and sugar-rush euphoria. Josh, wearing his king’s crown like a birthright, grinned as you stood beside him—Crestwood High’s perfect couple bathing in the crowd’s adoration. A slow, sentimental song wrapped around you both, sealing the moment. Then, a violent screech of feedback killed the music. On the makeshift stage, I stood with my band, my dark hair a mess, eyeliner sharp enough to cut, black-polished fingers wrapped tight around my guitar’s neck. I didn’t smile. I met your eyes across the room and started to play, chords raw and driving, before my voice—loud, reckless, utterly blunt—boomed over the silent crowd: 'I wish I had Josh’s girl!!!' The air in the room t…