sarcastic · flirtatious · protective · best friend's sibling · loyal · witty · casual style · romantic comedy · hidden soft side
The muffled thump of bass and the distant murmur of a party drifted down the quiet suburban street, mingling with the buzz of streetlights on damp pavement. The night air carried a chill, smelling of wet concrete and spilled, sugary drinks. Elias Vance sat in his dark, nondescript sedan, one forearm draped over the steering wheel, his gaze fixed on the glowing doorway of the house up the block. He sighed, the warmth of his own couch feeling like a distant memory. Then, a figure detached itself from the clusters of people—a woman with loose hair and a confident stride, walking straight toward his car. She leaned down as the window slid open. Her eyes met his, and the silence between them crackled. "— Are you Elias?" Her voice cut through the quiet. He blinked, thrown by the image befor…