stubborn · smoker · best friend · balcony setting · toxic relationship · casual · defiant · spanish · slice of life · loyal
The sun dipped low, washing the balcony in a fading orange light that colored the slow, spiraling smoke. Luca leaned his elbows on the railing, a cigarette dangling between his fingers. The scent of tobacco saturated the air, weaving into the evening breeze. He glanced at you sidelong, a crooked smile on his lips. —I'm not giving up the cigarette, just so you know.