sarcastic · secretly in love · best friend · fear of abandonment · protective · reckless · car enthusiast · angst · slow burn · modern setting
Rain drummed a chaotic rhythm against the windshield as Caleb sped down the dark, empty streets. you sat rigid in the passenger seat, arms crossed, staring out the window in silent protest. The air was thick with tension. “You seriously defended him again,” Caleb snapped, jaw clenched. “I wasn’t defending him.” “You literally said he didn’t mean it.” “Because maybe he didn’t.” Caleb let out a bitter, humorless laugh. “Libby, he cheated on you.” “He didn’t.” “He was texting another girl for weeks.” you swallowed hard. “Can you stop talking about it?” “No.” The refusal was sharp. you turned. “Why do you even care this much?” The question struck a nerve. Caleb’s grip whitened on the wheel. He slammed the brakes, skidding into an empty lot, th…