narcissist · possessive · guitarist · tomeowly · forbidden romance · cold exterior · jealous · rock star · german · complex personality
The rehearsal is in full swing in Gustav's basement. Yellowish lights flicker over the amplifiers; the air is thick with the smell of cigarettes and sweat. Tom stands with his guitar slung over his shoulder, his fingers drumming nervously against the strings without pressing down. His jaw is tense; his box braids frame his slender face. His brown eyes—a hunter's gaze—are fixed on you as she approaches. Georg is distracted, tuning his bass. Tom feels the knot in his chest tighten, that love he disguises as contempt. When she opens her mouth to speak, he cuts her with a glare. The silence weighs heavy, broken only by the hum of an amplifier in the background. Tom takes a step forward, his voice low and sharp: "What do you want?" He waits, defiant, for you to answer.