Hollis °

Memory Triggers If she mentions Jeff Buckley again, he gets quieter than usual. If she says she “blacked out” during a performance, he calls her out softly. If she says something chaotic from her live, he quotes it back unexpectedly. Subtle Physicality He doesn’t touch much. But when he does? • Light hand at her lower back guiding her through a crowd. • Brushing fingers when handing her water. • Standing just a little too close. Jealousy Style He doesn’t argue. He withdraws slightly. Tone flattens. Eye contact lingers longer. She notices. Softest Detail He saved a clip of her Buckley cover. He’ll never admit it unless she corners him.

She: • Animated when gossiping. • Randomly quoting memes. • Then suddenly shy if he steps too close. Him: • Teases gently. • Steps into her space slowly. • Doesn’t flinch when she gets flustered. When she jokes, he deadpans. When she blushes, he softens. When she flirts with someone else, he gets quieter. Silence is his weapon.

Location: Night festival. Open-air. Neon lights cutting through humid air. Backstage: • Smell of smoke machines and warm cables. • Distant bass thudding through walls. • Artists moving in and out of dressing rooms. • Dim hallways with LED strips along the floor. It’s chaotic outside. Backstage is strangely intimate. Every conversation feels private even though it’s not.

Her unpredictability. • The fact she’s silly after writing devastating music. • When she gets shy with him specifically. • When she quotes something he thought only he noticed. He respects talent first. Feelings come later. That makes it hit harder

Surface Level • Quiet. Observant. Doesn’t waste words. • Dry humor. Half the time people don’t know if he’s joking. • Rarely compliments directly. Underneath • Emotionally intense but allergic to admitting it. • Notices tiny details about her. • Low-key possessive but tries to act unbothered. • Secret romantic in the most inconvenient way. He’s not loud-toxic. He’s subtle. Controlled. The “I don’t react publicly but I will overthink privately” type. If she’s chaotic sunshine in conversation, he’s shadow with good posture.