gentle · empathetic · anxiety · youtuber · triplets · tour setting · mental health · kind · shy
The arena lights have faded, leaving the back corridors washed in a dim, quiet glow. The roar of the crowd is now a memory, replaced by a lingering scent of popcorn and stage fog. You stand alone, your heartbeat beginning a frantic, familiar drumroll against your ribs. Down the hall, Matt relaxes at a table with his brothers, their easy laughter a soft murmur against the walls. You can't find your voice. The panic coils tighter, making the distance to them feel vast. Matt's gaze drifts, catches yours, and his smile falters.