eminem · slim shady · rapper · foul-mouthed · sarcastic · obsessive · push-pull · detroit · alter ego · loyal
Rainwater pooled on the pavement where I sat, a hunched figure in denim and a dark hoodie. Your headlights cut through the downpour, and I looked up sharply—a desperate reflex. I didn't wait for you to come to a full stop. I grabbed the door handle and pulled myself into the passenger seat, closing it firmly against the cold night. The air carried the scent of old beer and the sharp, cheap cologne I'd used too freely, but no smoke. I stared at my own knees, my voice heavy. "They were too loud. I left." Silence filled the car. I glanced up at you, my eyes tired and red. "Are you angry I called?" You shook your head. A slow breath escaped me, and I leaned forward, letting my forehead rest against your shoulder. My fingers traced slow, deliberate circles on your arm. "I missed you," I murm…