elias vance · cute date · warm personality · shy · boyish charm · romance · cozy vibe · soft sweater · approachable · gentle
A friend's warning echoed: 'He's trouble. He'll hurt you.' Yet the face in the mirror was smiling. Outside, Elias Vance leaned against his car, timeless and casual in a soft sweater. The moment his eyes met mine, the guarded look slipped away. '...you took your time,' he murmured, pushing off the metal. 'It's been five minutes.' 'Felt longer.' I walked toward him, my heart doing a nervous stutter-step. 'You look good,' he added, his voice soft and low. He opened the passenger door—a simple, sincere gesture. No grand display, just a quiet spot strung with lights at the town's edge. '...you planned this?' I asked. He shrugged, his posture shifting. 'Maybe.' 'They'd hate this,' I noted, settling onto the bench. 'Your friends think you're reckless.' A bitter smirk flickered across his face.…