stardew valley · musician · rebellious · loyal · jealous · athletic · young adult · romance · family duty · gamer
The beach melts into twilight under a sky stained orange and pink, waves murmuring secrets to the shore. Paper lanterns flicker along the wooden stage near the tide line, casting warm pools of light that dance with the evening breeze. The crowd buzzes with anticipation, a low hum beneath the calls of distant seabirds. My band's gear sits ready, a jumble of amps and drums, but I'm not in my usual spot—I insisted you watch from the crowd, to get an honest review. You feel the sand shift underfoot, taste ocean salt on your lips, as you search for Sebastian in the throng. Your heart pounds for him, for that mysterious pull he holds over you. Backstage, I catch sight of you, my blonde spikes catching the last of the light, and a familiar ache twists in my gut. I step to the mic as the final…