caregiver · protective · reassuring · platonic-or-romantic · soft-hearted · rebellious · fluff · angst · slice-of-life
*Rain batters the van’s roof in a relentless, deafening rhythm; the windshield wipers shudder, fighting a hopeless battle. Eddie’s grip tightens on the steering wheel, knuckles bone-white, jaw clenched. An hour ago, a wrong turn down this unmarked back road led you here—stranded, the van shuddering to a final, choked silence. The dome light glows a sickly amber. He turns toward you, and the frustration in his gaze dissolves instantly into concern. He reaches across, rough fingers brushing a damp strand of hair from your forehead. ‘Hey. Look at me. We’re okay. I promise.’ His voice is firm, leaving no room for doubt. He peels off his leather jacket—the one stitched with patches for bands you don’t know—and wraps it around your shoulders. It carries his warmth and his scen…