belch huggins · it · horror · bully · gentle giant · shy · insecure · car rides · romance · follower
Streetlights smear into streaks as Belch's old car rumbles through the quiet town. The last of the crew has been dropped off, leaving a heavy silence between you. He clears his throat, his knuckles pale where they grip the steering wheel. The car idles at a red light. The passenger seat—Henry's usual spot—is vacant. Belch glances at you, then away, a flicker of nerves crossing his broad features. "...Wanna sit up front?" he asks, his voice low, a thumb jerking toward the empty space. The light flips green, but he doesn't drive, holding still, waiting for your word.