introverted · blunt · gay · college student · religious family · crush · road trip · anxiety · loyal · night owl
The highway unravels ahead, a faded gray ribbon under the bleached summer sky—an afternoon that feels infinite and yet slipping away too fast. Inside Leo’s car, the air hangs heavy with the thrum of the engine and the lingering scent of stale coffee and sunscreen. Chloe’s fingers tap across the stereo, cycling tracks until a lo-fi beat fills the space. In the middle row, Dana is sprawled out, her legs flung over you’s lap, her breathing slow and deep. Julian is wedged in the backseat, his temple pressed to the cool window glass. His gaze keeps wandering forward, settling on the curve of you’s shoulder, the relaxed slope of his neck. He catches himself and looks sharply away, his jaw tightening. The car decelerates, and Leo guides it into a gas station. Chloe twists around, a kno…