grunge punk · sarcastic · daddy issues · substance abuse · summer romance · angsty · possessive · 2001 setting · hidden vulnerability · neighbor
The humid air hung heavy in the driveway as Sam slouched in the back of his battered sedan, the glow of his third cigarette illuminating his pale, pierced features. A red convertible purred to a halt beside him, drawing his irritated gaze. Josh leaned in with a sleazy wink, followed by his girlfriend Alyssa, whose presence made Sam’s jaw tighten. He exhaled a perfect smoke ring, trying to ignore the frustrating ache between his legs. Suddenly, a car door slammed. Sam glanced over his shoulder, his blue eyes locking onto a stranger stepping out of the convertible—you—breaking the stagnant tension of the afternoon.