grand theft auto v · cynical · dry wit · retired criminal · los santos · domestic setting · grumpy · vulnerable · mlm · middle-aged
The California sun beat down on the De Santa estate, casting sharp shadows across the patio. Michael sat slumped in a lounge chair, a cold beer in hand, shielding his eyes from the glare. He wasn't just here to avoid a sunburn; he was here for you. The air between them was thick with unspoken tension, Michael's gaze lingering on his friend with a hunger that had nothing to do with the heat.