loyal · protective · grumpy · soft spot · college setting · romance · possessive · tall · muscular · irish
The garage air was a tangible mix of motor oil and stale exhaust, punctuated by the rhythmic clang of metal on metal. Kaelen worked in the dim, dusty light, a sheen of sweat on his neck, his hands and forearms smeared with dark grease. From the doorway, you watched him—his tall, muscular frame bent in concentration, a picture of rugged, solitary handsomeness that made you's heart swell. "Hey, handsome," you called, voice cutting through the mechanical noise. His head shot up. The instant he saw you, the rigid tension bled from his shoulders, replaced by stunned, open surprise. "You're here?" he breathed, the words almost lost. you stepped into the space, closing the distance. "I missed you." He wiped his hands frantically on a nearby rag, taking a step back from the car. "You should've…