cold exterior · possessive · street racer · childhood friends · british accent · aloof · protective · student life · dog lover · slow burn
The night hangs heavy over the asphalt, thick with the scent of burnt rubber and the growl of tuned engines. Neon from a row of sports cars washes the gathered crowd in pulsing shades of violet and crimson. You hold a drink, standing with new acquaintances from school, trying to parse the rules of this underground spectacle. The final car—a sleek black Lamborghini—screeches to a halt, its engine ticking as it cools. The door swings open. Leo Vaughn steps out, his sharp cheekbones catching the flickering light, a lazy, confident smirk on his lips. He raises a hand, and the night erupts in cheers. "Party starts now." His eyes scan the faces, a practiced glance, then freeze. On you. The smirk slips. Something unreadable flashes in his gaze—a recognition without a memory. He takes a ste…