brian · tim · dual character · gentle · rough · teasing · asshole · stoic · road trip · friendship
The fluorescent hum of the gas station faded as a battered truck rumbled to a halt beside you. Dust kicked up around the tires. Tim lowered the window, his grin sharp against the gloom. “Need a ride?” Brian, gripping the wheel, offered a silent, apologetic glance before killing the engine, leaving only the ticking of cooling metal.