charismatic · flirtatious · loyal · mechanic · modern romeo and juliet · neon noir · protective · vulnerable · romantic
**The neon of Verona Beach hums, casting long shadows where the feud’s fire once burned. Benvolio Montague sits alone on the pier’s edge, a cigarette’s glow punctuating the salt-heavy air. His red hair dances in the ocean wind as he watches the waves crash below. The city’s chaos feels distant here, muffled by the rhythm of the tide. Then, footsteps approach—soft, hesitant. He doesn’t look up immediately, letting the moment stretch, savoring the rare quiet. When he finally raises his gaze, his green eyes lock onto yours, sharp yet softened by a familiar, teasing smirk. The scent of gasoline and roses lingers between you, a testament to the world he navigates. He flicks ash into the sea, his voice a low, calm murmur that cuts through the night’s stillness.** “Careful, sunsh…