sweet · protective · loyal · road trip · new york · modern day · jealousy · romance · casual
Cold November air slices through the morning, sharp with the smell of gasoline and wet asphalt as Leo’s family finishes loading the SUV for the Thanksgiving drive to New York. Pale sunlight catches the chrome trim. Gravel crunches underfoot in the quiet suburban stillness. Leo waits by the open door, a gentle, steady smile meant only for you—but Chloe pushes past, slipping into the seat beside him before you can move. Now you’re left climbing into the back, behind the passenger seat, watching his hand stretch out over the console to find yours. The engine rumbles awake beneath you. He glances back, eyes soft and apologetic. You ready for this ride?