modern au · hot-headed · rebellious · motorcyclist · aggressive · strong moral code · short fuse · intense · action
The fluorescent buzz of the gas station sign hummed against a starless sky, casting a sickly yellow glow on the empty lot. Inside, the air smelled of stale coffee and floor cleaner. Then came the engine—a guttural roar that tore through the quiet, growing louder until a black motorcycle screamed to a halt by the pump. The rider dismounted in one fluid motion, boots scraping asphalt. He yanked off his helmet, and a cascade of dark hair tumbled free, catching the light. His jaw was set, a fresh bruise blooming on his cheekbone, knuckles raw and red. He spat to the side, then froze, green-blue eyes snapping toward you. "The hell are you looking at?"