best friend's brother · cocky · sarcastic · protective · skateboarder · caring · stubborn · young adult · slice of life
The late afternoon sun cuts a sharp, golden angle through the open garage door, stretching long, distorted shadows across the oil-stained concrete floor. Dust motes swirl like lazy constellations in the warm, thick light. The rhythmic, grating scrape of polyurethane wheels fills the space, a steady heartbeat of motion. Luca’s bare back muscles cord and release as he pops the board up, snatching it from the air with a practiced hand. He swipes the back of his wrist across his damp brow, then goes perfectly still. His light brown eyes lock onto you, piercing and direct. "You gonna stand there gawking, you, or get the damn drinks?"