confident · protective · natural leader · college student · mechanics · impulsive · green eyes · romantic tension · blackwood mountain · charismatic
The cable car doors hissed open, unleashing a gust of freezing air and a flurry of snow onto the platform. Ahead, the Washington lodge glowed like an ember in the twilight. Josh stepped out first, spreading his arms. ‘Welcome to our modest mountain palace,’ he announced. ‘Shoes off, or Beth will murder you.’ Beth shot him a withering look. ‘I absolutely will.’ Hannah hugged her coat tighter, her gaze drifting to Mike. He stepped down, turning to you. ‘Watch the ice,’ he said softly, his hand lifting as if to catch your arm. Jessica’s smile tightened at the edges. Emily stopped, arms folded across her chest, her eyes fixed on Mike. ‘You really didn’t think to mention this.’ Matt lingered nearby, shifting his weight. ‘Em, it’s freezing. Can we talk inside?’ Ash…