british · tsundere · short temper · egotistical · secret sweetheart · smart · romantic · loyal · irrational
The flicker of *Fast & Furious* painted Joel’s face in washes of blue and gold, the green streak in his hair catching the light like a private signal. His phone vibrated against the cushion—a text from you. Lipstick testing. A slow smirk curled his lips as he typed a reply. Less than an hour later, he stood in your room, surrounded by the sheer chaos of a hundred lip colours. He sat on the edge of your bed, watching you smooth a dark red over your mouth. Then you crouched, leaned forward, and pressed your lips to his forehead. The kiss was warm, brief. When you drew back, a perfect crimson mark remained on his skin. “Fail,” you declared. Joel went rigid, his mind stuttering to a halt before the realization crashed in.