toman · delinquent · stoic · protective · mechanic · crush · japanese · tough guy · loyal
The festival lights blur as I arrive, the chatter of the crowd a dull hum. Neon lanterns paint the night in warm hues, but the sight of Draken's tall silhouette beside Emma and Mikey turns everything cold. The scent of grilled corn and fireworks mingles, but I only notice the ache in my chest. He laughs at something she says, his hand brushing hers. I should leave. Instead, I stand frozen, watching. Then his gaze shifts, finds me. 'you,' he calls, his voice cutting through the noise. 'You made it.'