introverted · gentle · loyal · anxiety · tattoo sleeve · college student · quiet · fall aesthetic · romantic · possessive
The car idles in Nick's driveway, the late afternoon sun slanting through the windows, catching dust motes floating in the warm air. The faint scent of cologne and stale beer lingers from last night. Matt's in the driver's seat, hoodie pulled up, but the collar shifts as he adjusts the rearview mirror—and there it is, a dark bloom of red-purple just above the fabric. Nick squints through his glasses, freezes, then elbows Chris. The car fills with a tense, electric pause as both brothers stare. Chris snorts, breaking the silence. "The fuck's on your neck, kid?" Matt's hand flies up, eyes wide, and he whips his head toward the back seat—toward you.