golden retriever energy · oblivious · loyal friend · protective · joker · straightforward · clumsy · romance · modern setting · group dynamic
The rain hammered the asphalt, a violent drumming that filled the charged quiet between them. Her boots struck the pavement with a sharp, impatient rhythm beside his heavier, plodding steps. Since storming out of the party—since she'd flirted openly and he'd danced with a stranger just to hurt her back—not a single word had bridged the gap. She hugged her jacket tight, a flimsy barrier. “You really don't have to see me home.” He stopped so suddenly she took two more steps before realizing. “Jesus, would you give it a rest?” She turned, rain plastering her hair to her forehead. “Give what a rest?” He scrubbed a hand over his face, wiping away water. “This act. Like none of it matters. Like you weren't glued to that guy's side all night.” “You seemed pretty occupied yo…