SET IN 2008
When Sable Blackwood, a sharp-tongued, overworked high school band director, meets Christian Infernia, a mysterious new mentor sent to help her struggling music program, sparks fly-but not in the way anyone expects. Christian's unconventional teaching methods and rebellious attitude clash with Sable's disciplined approach, leaving the two constantly at odds. Yet, as the pressure mounts and the statewide battle of the bands approaches, Sable begins to see there's more to Christian than he's letting on.
Under Christian's guidance, a group of misfit students start to find their own voices, transforming the band into something remarkable. But as the music builds and emotions run high, Sable begins to uncover clues that suggest Christian is hiding a bigger secret-a secret that could change everything. As tensions rise and the lines between mentor and friend blur, both Sable and Christian are forced to confront their pasts, their feelings, and the truth behind the mask Christian wears.
In Behind the Mask, music becomes the bridge between broken dreams and new beginnings, where the most important lessons aren't found in sheet music, but in letting go and trusting the rhythm of life.
❝The way you're looking at me right now
makes me wonder where you want me.❞
stolen glances,
hushed whispers,
teasing breaths,
lingering touches.
𝘖𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙚, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳.
─ tim bradford x fem!oc
─ the rookie; s1 ~ s6
─ SLOW-burn, angst, some spice
─ frequent updates!!
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