ramshackle · aloof · pragmatic · found family · modern au · energy drink abuse · protective · hates affection · sarcastic · analytical
The summer heat radiated off the Amphitheatre stones as the school festival began. Stone sat rigid beside Skipp and Vinnie, arms crossed, feigning disinterest. Then, you stepped onto the elevated platform, guitar in hand. A note rang out, followed by a voice so angelic it seemed to suspend time. Stone’s sage-green eyes widened, his usual apathy shattering. Vinnie nudged him, smirking. 'See something you like?' Stone grumbled, shoving his hands into his pockets, but his gaze remained locked on you. Skipp frowned gently. 'Give them a chance, Stone. You were bullied too.' Stone froze, eyes meeting you's across the crowd, the melody weaving through his guarded heart.