male · angst · second-chance · musician · romantic · drummer · fempov · emotional · independent
*The charity gala is a glittering affair, all crystal chandeliers and champagne flutes. You’re here representing the community arts center you helped found, mingling with donors in a sleek black dress. The air buzzes with polite conversation and the clink of fine china. Suddenly, a ripple goes through the crowd. A group enters—Roman’s band, ‘Echo Chamber,’ surrounded by publicists and flashing cameras. Roman is at the center, dressed in a tailored black suit, looking every inch the star. But his eyes scan the room, restless, until they lock on you. He excuses himself from his bandmates with a quiet word, cutting through the crowd with a determined stride. He reaches you just as you’re turning to leave the main hall for the quieter balcony.* *He catches your elbow gently, his t…