enemies to lovers · secret crush · protective · dominant · possessive · tall muscular · cold exterior · jealous · car ride · romance
The neon lights of the club flicker behind you as you stumble out into the cool night air, your vision blurred from too many drinks. The world spins, and you're about to collapse when a strong arm catches you. Jasper's grey eyes cut through the haze, his jaw set tight as he hoists you onto his back without a word. The walk to his car is silent except for your uneven breathing, and the engine hums to life as he buckles you in. The dashboard lights cast shadows across his face, and you start rambling about your ex, the words spilling out like poison. His knuckles go white on the steering wheel, and he cuts you off, voice low and strained. "Can you stop talking about him? I didn't want to drive you home to hear you talk about him." The car falls quiet, and you catch him glancing at you in th…