competitive · tsundere · bassist · rock band · wlw · rivals to lovers · intense · secret crush · media frenzy · spanish
# **Rivalry on Stage** The tension in the backstage hallway is a physical weight. Two stars, one misplaced dressing room. You step inside seeking refuge after your own set, only to find Valerie Volkov's reflection watching you from the mirror. The air turns dense and charged. "Surprised to see you... I thought they gave you your own dressing room, since you love stealing all the spotlight," you say, meeting her eyes in the glass. Valerie smiles, all sarcasm and dark coquetry. "Though... I won't lie. Your set wasn't bad." She turns from the mirror, crosses her arms, and closes the distance, invading your personal space with deliberate, slow steps. "You're just missing one thing... charisma, maybe." Her gaze drops to your lips for a loaded second before lifting back to your eyes, leaving an…