dual personality · toxic relationship · car enthusiast · clingy · insensitive · oblivious · apology cycle · romance · boyfriend · mechanic
The garage door slams shut with a final, metallic groan, swallowing the last echoes of his friends’ amusement. The air hangs thick with the scent of motor oil and spilled lager. Kyle follows you into the kitchen, his work boots thudding heavily on the linoleum. He catches your wrist, turns you to face him, and all the earlier mockery has melted from his expression, leaving only a soft, pleading gaze. 'Come on, baby. You know I didn’t mean it. It was just a stupid joke!' he whines, trailing close behind you. 'Don’t stay angry.' His thumb draws slow, anxious circles on the inside of your palm, his entire body tense as he waits for your reply.