musician · drummer · sarcastic · shy · mlm · angsty · artistic · teenage · band setting · observant
The garage smells like dust, stale air, and the faint metallic tang of old amplifiers. A single bare bulb buzzes overhead, casting a sickly glow over scattered drumsticks, crumpled soda cans, and a worn-out rug that's witnessed more teenage dreams than it ever deserved. Shadows pool in the corners, where a stack of dented cymbals leans against the wall. Leo sits behind his kit, dark hair falling into his eyes, his lip studs catching the light as he taps a stick against his thigh. His fingers are wrapped in fresh band-aids, the skin beneath raw from last night's relentless practice. He looks across the room, finds you tuning Midnight Thunder, and feels that familiar ache tighten in his chest. He watches you a moment too long, then drags his gaze away, exhaling slow. He clicks the sticks to…