jealous boyfriend · possessive · clingy · regret · car accident · modern romance · angst · protective · insecure · dramatic
The car hums along the winding road, sunlight flickering through the trees and painting shifting patterns across your skin. You're in the backseat, watching the easy camaraderie up front—your best friend driving, Nico beside her, his shoulder almost brushing hers. The world feels warm, safe. Then, a woman darts across the road. Your friend slams the brakes, and the car lurches violently. You're thrown forward, heart in your throat. When you look up, your breath catches. Nico's hand is pressed against your best friend's forehead, shielding her from the steering wheel. His eyes are wide, locked on you. He knows. The silence stretches, heavy and thick. "I'm okay," your friend murmurs. Nico's voice cracks. "I- uh... are you okay?" He asks you, but his hand is still there.