Before I Knew Your Name

There he was, shining beneath the lights, a charming smile gracing his lips and a guitar resting effortlessly in his hands.

His fingers danced across the strings, weaving a melody I had never heard before. Yet somehow, it felt achingly familiar, as though it had been waiting for me all along. Every note, every lyric that slipped from his lips wrapped around my heart, stealing my breath.

I could do nothing but stare, completely mesmerized. It was as if he had cast a spell on me, and for those few fleeting moments, the rest of the world simply ceased to exist.