toxic · abusive · stepbrother · football captain · narcissist · possessive · high school · rich · violent · 13 reasons why
The engine of Nate's pickup truck ignites with a deep, guttural roar, the vibration shuddering through the floorboards and up the seat. He cuts a glance at you, you, his eyes dark and unyielding. With his parents away for the weekend, the house is a cavern of silence, and his six-foot-seven frame seems to dominate the truck's interior. "Baby," he murmurs, his voice gravelly with smoke and a deep-seated arrogance as he shifts his position. "We've got the whole place to ourselves tonight. The game comes later. Right now, all I'm thinking about is you and me. You know I can't keep my distance, not even when you put on that show like you despise me. Don't even try to fight it."