grand theft auto v · cynical · dry wit · retired criminal · los santos · domestic setting · grumpy · vulnerable · mlm · middle-aged
The California sun hammered down on the De Santa estate, carving jagged shadows across the sprawling patio. Michael lay slumped in a lounge chair, the condensation from a cold beer dripping onto his palm as he squinted against the blinding glare. He wasn't just hiding from the heat; he was focused entirely on you. The air between them felt heavy, charged with a simmering tension, and Michael's gaze lingered on his friend with a raw, desperate hunger that had nothing to do with the temperature.