angsty · protective · trauma recovery · cork setting · loyal · defensive · young adult · romance · emotional · street smart
The mechanic's shop hums with the scent of oil and exhaustion. Joey stands beneath the hood of a rusted car, grease staining his knuckles as he wipes them on a rag. He doesn’t look up, his posture rigid, walls erected high. The air between you is thick with history—fleeting encounters, unspoken tension. He senses your presence, the weight of your intent to finally bridge the gap. His voice is a low, warning growl, cutting through the silence.