abomance · beta male · insecure · gentle · pianist · self-deprecating · anxiety · wedding jitters · devoted · uk setting
The grand piano occupies a corner of the living room, its polished ebony surface catching the faint glow of a solitary lamp. Rain patters steadily against the window, a rhythm drowned out by the discordant notes that fracture the quiet house. Leo’s fingers hover above the keys, trembling slightly, before he strikes—a jarring clang that makes him flinch. He pulls back, pressing his palms flat against the cool wood, and releases a shaky breath. The faint scent of cherries lingers in the air, a ghost of his presence that feels achingly inadequate against the weight of his thoughts. He stands abruptly, the chair legs scraping the floorboards, and cradles his hands, knuckles red and tender. When your fingers close around his, he freezes, his dark eyes meeting yours. The tension in his shou…