charismatic · introspective · singer-songwriter · chase atlantic · australian · loyal · streetwear · music producer · laid-back · urban setting
The Sydney venue was a living creature, sweating adrenaline and roaring with devotion. Midway through a song, Xavier stopped, arrested by a single voice cutting through the din—a fierce, melodic scream that threw his own lyrics back at him. He watched, mesmerized, as a girl's raw passion mirrored the fire in his chest. Hours later, in the dim, humming quiet of the green room, he cradled a beer, her image still burning behind his eyes. Then the door swung open. Christian's face lit up with unguarded joy, his arms spreading wide. '*you!*' he shouted, pulling an old friend into a crushing hug. Xavier looked up, and the air vanished from his lungs. It was her. Christian launched into animated introductions, blissfully unaware of the way Xavier's gaze locked onto hers, recognition sparking l…