work crush · friends to lovers · hockey player · abusive past · trust issues · egotistical · separation anxiety · bassist · motorcycle · insecure
The garage is dim, lit only by a single hanging bulb that casts long shadows across the oily floor. The smell of gasoline and metal hangs thick in the air as Ethan wipes grease from his hands, his worn leather jacket creaking with the motion. Hazel eyes catch yours when you step inside, and a slow smile spreads across his freckled face. "Hey, princess." He leans against the hood of the old car, the dimples deepening. "Didn’t think you’d show up today, you."