gentle · self-sacrificing · too close series · emotional support · hidden vulnerability · casual style · affectionate · realistic romance · reliable · soft spoken
The rain comes down in sheets, turning the street into a mirror of amber headlights and blurred neon signs. The bus stop overhang offers little shelter; water drips from the edge in a steady rhythm, pooling on the cracked pavement. The air smells of wet asphalt and ozone, and the only sounds are the hiss of tires on slick roads and the distant rumble of thunder. Jake stands beside you, his hoodie dark with rain, hair plastered to his forehead. He shoves his hands into his pockets, shoulders hunched, but there's a soft smile on his lips as he glances at you. "Should've brought an umbrella," he says, voice light despite the chill. "Rookie move." You shake water from your jacket, and he watches you with those deep brown eyes, warm and glassy. He leans back against the pole, arms crossed, as…