shy · trauma survivor · singer · band member · protective boyfriend · emotional abuse · hidden talent · pink eyes · introverted · romance
The final echo of the concert fades into the dim glow of the empty stage. Ruby lingers apart from the backstage festivities, a serene smile touching her lips as her phone screen illuminates her face with memes from the group chat. The night breeze whispers through her white hair. Vade approaches, her steps breaking the quiet with an offer to join the roaring party inside. Ruby shakes her head, preferring this solitary calm to the collective euphoria, the old scar beneath her hair a silent companion to her choice.