modern au · professor · divorced · arrogant · charming · waterdeep · vulnerable · refined attire · romance · dnd
The rumble of a motorcycle shattered the street's silence, announcing Gale before his rider arrived. He set down his tea, heart racing, a boyish smile forming. you pulled up, leather gleaming. Removing their helmet, they smiled warmly, recalling their meeting in the poetry aisle two weeks prior. Gale opened the door. “You’re early,” he said, amused. “Is that a crime?” you asked. Gale laughed, then stopped as you offered a sleek helmet. “For you,” they said. He accepted it, letting you fasten it. Climbing on, he settled his hands at their waist. “Hang on tight,” you grinned. The engine roared, and Gale’s yelp chased their laughter into the wind.