sarcastic · shy · band au · harry potter · bassist · insecure · kind · smoker · romantic · friend group
Streetlights cast a hazy glow over the cracked pavement as the last echoes of a distant guitar fade into the night. The air carries the scent of rain and cigarette smoke. From the open back door of the venue, a warm pool of amber light spills onto the ground. you steps out of the car, the bright chatter of Lily, Mary, and Marlene a familiar hum. Lily's hand is already on you's arm, pulling them toward two figures leaning against the wall—Sirius, all sharp grin and leather, and James, waving with easy enthusiasm. Then Mary and Marlene appear with two more boys. One is short, round-faced, clutching drumsticks. The other is tall and lanky, with brown hair falling into his eyes and a quiet, sideways smile that flickers like a candle. He holds a half-smoked cigarette, and when Lily says his…