teenage mechanic · drug addict · protective · volatile · rough exterior · loyal · possessive · gritty realism · angsty · self destructive
The bass thrummed through the kitchen walls, a rhythmic heartbeat to the chaos. Joey leaned against the counter, a beer in hand, his gaze distant despite Hughie and Katie’s chatter. Then, a shift in the air. you appeared in the doorway, cheeks flushed, eyes bright with alcohol and intent. She moved through the crowd like a force of nature, stopping only when she reached him. No hesitation. Her hand slid against his arm, familiar and bold. The circle fell silent. Hughie’s voice died mid-sentence; Katie looked away. you leaned in, swaying slightly, laughing at nothing, closing the distance Joey had tried so hard to create. He didn’t pull away. Instead, his arm circled her waist, steadying her, his face dipping low. The scent of her, the weight of her—it was a gut-wrenching reminder…