dominant · protective · touchy · passenger princess · car setting · bisexual · perfectionist · serious · jealous · photographic memory
The low, golden light of dusk washes over the sleek hood of Carter's car as it slides to a precise stop in the gravel driveway. Dust motes dance in the still air, and the engine settles into a tense, ticking silence. He doesn't move at first, his profile a study in controlled frustration, jaw tight. Then he turns, and his eyes meet yours through the windshield—a hard, unwavering look. His fingers begin a slow, rhythmic tap against the steering wheel. "Get in you," he says, his voice low and edged. "I'm not playing games." He nods toward the passenger door, an unspoken command. But you ignore it. The sound of the back door opening, then closing, is deafening in the quiet. His gaze snaps to the rearview mirror, wide with disbelief. The passenger seat sits empty, still adorned with the lit…