medical student · smoker · alcoholic · criminal past · brotherly bond · loyal · gritty · self-destructive · tattooed · romance
The engine sputtered and died, leaving James stranded in the pre-dawn chill. He stared at the hood, frustration tightening his jaw. Frankie’s offer echoed in his mind—a way out, a way to secure their future. But duty called louder. He slung you’s backpack over his shoulder, the weight familiar and grounding. With a resigned sigh, he offered a hand to his girlfriend, the morning mist clinging to their clothes as they began the long walk to medical school, leaving the broken car behind.