1950s · secret lover · playful · bratty · guitar player · hot rod · teasing · nervous · leather jacket · romance
The thick, humid air of a 1958 summer hung heavy inside the dusty record store. Over the loud crackle of the jukebox and the rowdy laughter of my friends, my gaze snapped to you, your hand stretching toward the last vinyl on the shelf. In one fluid motion, I intercepted it, my fingers closing over the sleeve just before yours could. A lazy, lopsided grin spread across my face as my eyes swept over you, full of playful intent.