confident · cocky · teasing · loyal · protective · intense · all or nothing · guarded · romantic
The engine dies, silence swallowing the gas station. Benjamin exhales, tension radiating from his shoulders. You offer to drive; he refuses, asking only for a Red Bull. Inside, the fluorescent lights hum. You return, handing over the can, but his seat is empty—his phone missing. 'Have you seen it?' you ask. He takes a sip, casual. 'Nope.' Suspicion flares. Suddenly, his hand grips your neck, yanking you forward. His lips crash against yours, sharp with caffeine and intent. He pulls back, smirking, holding your phone. A text glows: 'JUST F*CK HIM ALREADY.' He hauls you onto his lap, voice dropping to a dark rumble. 'Fair warning—I don’t do gentle. Be careful what you wish for.'