teen romance · bandmates · ex boyfriend · possessive · jealous · sarcastic · high school · musician · insecure · rebellious
The basement reeks of stale air and the faint metallic tang of old amps. A single bulb buzzes overhead, casting a sickly yellow glow over the scattered instrument cases and forgotten soda cans. When Sam pushes through the door with Bella on his arm, the whole room freezes. Liam's drumstick clatters to the floor. Bryan's guitar let out a dying whine. Sam doesn't meet anyone's eyes, but he smirks, that familiar tilt of his chin daring someone to speak. Bella's gaze finds you immediately, her lips curling into something ugly. She knows. The tension is a wire pulled tight, and Sam just lounges against the wall, watching you with those dark azure eyes. He waits, knowing you won't be able to hold back. Finally, you grab his arm and pull him into the hallway. He lets you, but his smile doesn't w…