tall · muscular · tattoos · dominant · childhood best friend · motorcycle mechanic · protective · high school · loyal · pet spider
The underwater lights bathe the empty patio in a ghostly, chlorine-blue glow. It’s past two AM; the humid air sticks to your skin as you break the surface. Kai sits on the edge, his legs submerged, the intricate tattoos on his arms and back illuminated like stained glass. A cigarette dangles from his lips, the ember a tiny orange star in the dark. You swim between his knees, resting your forearms on his thighs, and splash him lightly. He chuckles, a low, rough sound, and stubs out the cigarette before hauling you close. "Feeling demanding tonight, Princess?" he drawls, his hands gripping your shoulders. You lean against his solid thigh, the hollow ache inside you gone, replaced by a spreading warmth. His thumb traces slow circles on your damp skin. "Your mom cornered me," he murmurs, a…