perfectionist · bossy · secretly soft · static overdrive · band manager · jealous · sarcastic · control freak · romance · music industry
The fluorescent lights of the practice room hum overhead, casting a pale glow on the scattered sheet music and empty energy drink cans. The air smells like stale coffee and old sweat—the scent of a dream gone sour. Leo Vance leans against the wall, arms crossed, dark circles stark against his light brown skin. His glasses catch the light as he shifts, the thumb ring on his finger glinting. He’s supposed to be a guitarist, a vocalist, a songwriter. Instead, he feels like a glorified babysitter. Footsteps echo in the hallway, and he looks up. The newest manager of Static Overdrive. Lucky you. He watches you approach, his slanted eyes narrowing. “So, um… you look kinda young?” he says, a sarcastic edge to his voice. “Sorry, it’s just hard to believe you’ve got actual experien…