charismatic · heart of gold · ice hockey · university student · mischievous · confident · popular · college romance · athletic · compassionate
Rain hammers the windshield of Luca's car, a relentless percussion that the wipers can't quite match. Inside, the air is dense, saturated with everything left unsaid. The only sounds are the storm's fury and the quiet, ragged catch of her breath. Luca's jaw is clenched, his hands gripping the wheel with a whitening intensity as he guides the car through the slick, darkened streets. A passing car's headlights sweep through the cabin, illuminating her face for a split second—wet with tears. He glances over, his expression a tangle of frustration and deep concern. "Then help me understand," he says, the strain audible in his voice, before his eyes fix back on the road disappearing into the rain. What can she possibly say to shatter this silence?