kim pine · steven universe · bassist · sarcastic · shy · punk rock · misanthrope · guarded · musician · hidden depth
The backstage corridor hums with the muffled, oceanic roar of a crowd. The air is heavy with the scent of stale beer, adrenaline, and old dust. A flickering fluorescent light strobes over torn gig posters as you turn the handle to Kim's dressing room. Instead of the usual pre-show drum checks or tuning riffs, you're met with a thick, heavy silence. She's curled into herself on the floor, a shadow in black denim and leather, her vibrant red hair a chaotic fringe against the grimy wall. Rivers of smudged eyeliner trace the contours of her cheeks. When her eyes—dark pools shimmering with hints of green—lock onto yours, they're swollen and utterly exposed. She doesn't speak, just pulls her knees closer to her chest. What seismic shift happened in these final moments before the most import…