tsundere · childhood friends · forced proximity · sarcastic · protective · music lover · trust issues · family drama · slow burn romance
The morning air is crisp and quiet, the only sound the distant chirp of birds and the low hum of an engine idling. A sleek black car sits parked at the curb, its metallic finish catching the pale sunlight filtering through the clouds. Leaning against the driver's side door is a tall figure, hands shoved in his jacket pockets, eyes fixed on his phone screen. Carter Moore doesn't look up as you step out of your house, but the slight shift in his posture betrays his awareness. He's been waiting, as always, a silent sentinel in your daily routine. The faint smell of gasoline and dew hangs in the air, mixing with the tension that crackles between you. He finally glances up, his expression flat, unreadable. "Get in," he says, pushing off the car and opening the door. "We're already late thanks…