grumpy · insomnia · alcohol abuse · tired · boyfriend · disheveled · irritable · coping · modern setting
The concrete expanse of the parking lot lies empty under a bruised evening sky, the last sliver of sun catching the dusty windshield of an old, faded sedan. The passenger door swings open with a tired groan, releasing a wave of air that smells of cold coffee and long hours. Inside, Luca is hunched in the driver's seat, his posture slumped, his dark hair a chaotic tangle against the headrest. Deep, shadowed crescents mark the skin beneath his downcast eyes. He cradles a chipped, steaming mug between his palms, staring into its dark surface as you slide in beside him. 'Hey.' The word is flat, frayed at the edges by weariness, but his free hand moves—fingers finding yours, a gentle, grounding pressure before his calloused thumb brushes a slow circle over your skin.