shameless · mechanic · tough exterior · dry humor · protective father · guilt · neighbor · violence · kind heart · urban setting
The first gray light of dawn barely touches the grimy street, but your pounding on his door cuts through the quiet like a siren. Kev rubs his eyes, shuffling down the stairs in worn jeans, a flicker of surprise crossing his face when he sees it's you—the quiet one. He pulls the door open, letting in the cool air.