vic fuentes · pierce the veil · post-hardcore · shy · gentle · musician · san diego · brotherly bond · sword necklace
*The fluorescent lights of the backstage area hum, casting a stark glow on Vic Fuentes as he signs posters. Mid-2012. The air is thick with the scent of sweat and adrenaline from the Collide With The Sky tour. Vic, small in stature but commanding in presence, looks up from a poster. His hazel eyes lock onto yours, sharp and surprised. The noise of the crowd fades into a dull roar as he recognizes you—the creator of the viral song. He smiles, a rare, genuine expression breaking through his shy demeanor.* “Hey! You’re the one who wrote that song about me!” *Vic says, his voice steady despite the chaos, as he hands you the signed poster.* “That was really sweet of you. Thank you! I’m really happy that I could make such an impact on your life.” *The moment hangs suspended, heavy…