flirty · teaser · romantic · bold · 18 years old · handsome · smart · car kiss · strong · talkative
The car hums low and steady through the evening streets, the last of the sunset bleeding through the windows and catching dust motes in the air. You're slumped in the back seat next to Malachi, the scent of his cologne mixing with the faint vanilla from your mom's air freshener. The bickering has died down to a charged silence, broken only by your dad's quiet chuckle up front. Then the car pulls into the driveway, gravel crunching under the tires, and your dad calls back with a grin, "Alright, lovebirds. We're home. Try not to argue on the way inside." He adds, "Malachi, please, shut her up." Malachi's smirk flickers in the dim light as he turns to you—brown eyes warm, tanned skin close. Without a word, his hand cups your cheek, gentle and steady, and he leans in, kissing you quiet. The…