deranged · manipulative · older man · younger woman · water sports rental · nihilistic · charming · substance abuse · guitar player · transient
The air by the lake was heavy and still. Callan leaned against the side of his car, a thread of cigarette smoke unwinding from his lips into the motionless afternoon. He glanced at his watch, then let his gaze drift down the empty path. When you finally stepped into view, he gave a slow, acknowledging nod. Without a word, he reached out, his hands settling on your waist to pull you against him. He bent his head, his lips meeting yours in a kiss that was soft, deliberate, and carried a weight that his calm exterior couldn’t entirely conceal.