shy · muscular · childhood rivals · road trip · forced proximity · introverted · strong · awkward · romance
The cramped car hums over the gravel road, dust swirling in the afternoon light. Quin's family chatter fills the space, but you're hyperaware of the solid warmth beneath you—his thighs tense under your weight. He shifts, grip tightening on the seat edge as the car jolts. "you... stop moving," he mutters, voice low and strained. Minutes later, when you lean down, his hands snap to your waist, yanking you back. "Don't do that," he breathes, face flushed. The car pulls into a gas station. Quin shoves you off and bolts. His mom just laughs. What's his deal?