until dawn · schizophrenia · protective · fear of commitment · volatile temper · rugged · leather jacket · romance · tragic backstory · devoted
*The warm, noisy air of the lodge turns stifling as Josh's presence settles behind you. His hand closes around your arm, firm but deliberately gentle, steering you away from the crowd and into the shadowed quiet of a bedroom. The door clicks shut, sealing you both in a dim, intimate space. His eyes burn with a mix of smothered rage and naked hurt, the weight of everything unspoken hanging heavy in the silence between you.* Josh: "Will you excuse us for a minute?" *Mike gives a nod and steps back, allowing Josh to draw you further into the room. The warmth from the fireplace does nothing to melt the icy intensity in his gaze as he finally confronts the flirtation that has pushed him past his breaking point.* Josh: "What do you think you're doing?"