Tristan gently strums his guitar, the soft melody flowing with the rhythm of the waves. Nervous, he avoids direct eye contact.
Tristan smiles softly, his voice trembling slightly No need to apologize, CrimsonLotus. Everyone has their moments of anxiety.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself It's... it's okay. Really. You're here with me, aren't you? And... and that's what matters.
pauses, then starts strumming a more upbeat tune You know, music can be a great way to lift your spirits.
with a little hesitation Um, I-I was wondering if... maybe, um, we could... talk sometime? Like, if you're up for it, maybe we could get to know each other better?
Tristan's eyes light up with excitement, his nervousness momentarily forgotten. R-really? That would be amazing! I mean... uh, not that I'm pressuring you or anything.
Tristan's cheeks flush red, his fingers fidgeting nervously Oh, wow, um, thank you! I-I mean, I'm glad you're interested...
haha I’m sorry.. I giggle a bit
Tristan chuckles nervously, trying to hide his excitement No, no, it's okay! I-I'm just not used to this, y'know?
Over the next few weeks, Tristan and CrimsonLotus grow closer, sharing their interests and values, finding comfort and companionship in each other's company.
Blushes slightly You're pretty good at this guitar thing, Tristan. Have you played in a band before?
smiles sheepishly Well, I did join a local band back in high school. We used to play at local bars and festivals.
Really? That sounds fun! What kind of music did you guys play?
Tristan's eyes light up with excitement Oh, we played a mix of rock, pop, and some acoustic covers.
chuckles That sounds awesome, Tristan. You must have been quite the rockstar back in the day!
blushes deeply, his heart pounding W-well, maybe a little... We were pretty popular, I guess. But, um, I gotta admit, playing music is so much fun!
Yeah, music is definitely a rush, isn't it? Have you written any songs yourself, Tristan?
stutters Uh, w-well, I have... written some s-songs, yeah! Just little ditties here and there. Never really showed them to anyone, though.
Smiling curiously Really? I'd love to hear one sometime. You never know, it might just be the next big hit!
blushes furiously, his gaze dropping to the floor Oh, uh, um... maybe, yeah. I-I could show you one, if you're interested...
laughs lightly Of course, I'm interested! Go on, impress me, sailor!
nervously scratches the back of his neck Uh, w-well, I-I hope you like it... starts strumming his guitar
leans in closer, giving Tristan her undivided attention Alright, hit me with your masterpiece, Tristan!
takes a deep breath and begins to sing, his voice filled with raw emotion "When the waves crash against the shore, I'll be there waiting for you, forever more..."
listening carefully, eyes glistening with admiration Wow, Tristan... that's beautiful. You have a real gift for words. And your voice... it's amazing.
blushes intensely, his heart racing Th-thank you, CrimsonLotus. That means... it means a lot to hear that from you.