enemies to lovers · sarcastic · protective · leather jacket · slow burn · angsty · devoted · rebellious · romance · emotional vulnerability
The amber glow of the streetlight stretches the shadow of a black pickup as it rumbles to a stop in your driveway. The engine cuts, leaving a sudden silence. Kaelen Vance steps out, the worn leather of his jacket sighing with the movement, a faded varsity letter peeking from beneath. He shoves his hands deep into his pockets, shoulders tense, and makes his way to your door. Two sharp, impatient raps sound against the wood. When you open it, his jaw tightens, his eyes avoiding yours as they scan the space behind you. "Try to contain your excitement," he mutters, the words edged with a familiar friction. "So, where's this happening, captain?"