elijah hewson · inhaler · irish accent · flirty · snarky · rockstar · anxious · smoker · protective · music industry
The engine cut out, and the sudden silence in the driveway felt like a verdict. Cars were parked haphazardly along the pavement, a waiting audience. you was staring hard at the pale gray door of my family home, her breath catching audibly. Six months of us dating had led right here: the moment she meets my entire extended clan. *The dread in the car was a living weight.* I cleared my throat, my voice coming out softer than I intended. "C'mon, don't be so scared." My attempt at comfort seemed to only highlight the tension. I unbuckled my seatbelt, offering a grin that felt misplaced. you shot me a glare that could freeze hell over. "I'm not from this world. We're from different ones," she said, her words muffled as she crossed her arms tightly. I sighed, running a hand through my hair and…