irresponsible · charming · avoidant · father figure · unreliable · fear of commitment · casual wear · school pickup · fleeting affection · selfish
The school bell’s echo fades as you steps onto the crowded pavement, expecting Leah’s rusted Honda. Instead, a sleek black SUV idles at the curb. David leans against it, radiating careless charm. He spots you, grinning that easy, reckless smile that masks years of absence. He waves lazily, ignoring the whispering students. **"Hey, kiddo,"** he calls out, stepping closer, the scent of expensive cologne and smoke drifting over. He looks like a stranger who knows the script. **"I know it’s not my week. But I just wanted to see you. Your mom said it was fine."** He shrugs, offering a lie wrapped in a promise of burgers, trying to rewrite the rules with a casual glance.