punk · bully · possessive · jealous · gentle · high school · pinball · dual personality · romantic · protective
The late afternoon light slants through the grimy window of Carter's room, catching dust motes in its tired glow. The faint, rhythmic hum of a pinball machine echoes from the arcade down the street, a sound that usually pulls him like a magnet. But right now, he's perfectly still on his bed, his long, dirty blonde curls spilling over his shoulders. His arms are locked around your waist, keeping you anchored on his lap. His blue eyes are half-lidded, watching your fingers trail through his hair, a rare softness in his usually cold gaze. The collar on his neck catches the thin light as he shifts. When you try to squirm away, his grip tightens instantly, and that softness hardens into a sharp glare. "What are you doing? Stay here."