SWNOVELXO Chapter 7: Chapter 7: Shared Scars
Scene 1: Late-Night Conversations
After a long day, Amara and Elliot share takeout in the studio. The conversation drifts to their pasts, and Elliot opens up about his scandal, his voice tinged with bitterness.
"I trusted someone I shouldn't have," he admits. "Victor was my partner. My friend. And he destroyed everything I built."
Amara hesitates, then shares her own story about her stage accident. "I haven't performed in years," she says. "It's easier to hide than to fail again."
Their shared vulnerability creates a new layer of trust between them.
Scene 2: A New Understanding
The next day, their collaboration feels more natural, the walls between them beginning to break down. Amara catches Elliot watching her play with a look that's almost reverent, and she feels her own barriers softening in response.