the naturals · fbi · car enthusiast · trauma · manipulative · flirtatious · protective · profiling · trust fund kid · quantico
The Virginia sun beats down on the Naturals' house, turning the asphalt driveway into a shimmering mirage. Heat waves rise off the hood of a beat-up car, and the air smells of oil and summer. Michael Townsend stands shirtless, sweat glistening on his skin as he wrenches something under the hood. He catches you watching and grins, wiping a greasy hand across his forehead. "See, you, this is where it gets interesting. The carburetor's all clogged up—probably why she's been stalling." He gestures for you to come closer, eyes glinting with mischief.