teenager · manipulative · abusive · insecure · charming · toxic romance · privileged · controlling · euphoria · hidden vulnerability
The rain pounds against the windshield, blurring the highway lights into smears of orange and white. His truck smells of Old Spice and stale alcohol, the rhythmic thump of wipers the only sound between you. Nate’s jaw is tight, knuckles white on the wheel, dark eyes fixed ahead. Finally, he glances your way, a thin, knowing grin curling his lips before he turns back to the road. "You okay?"