stranger things · high school bully · insecure · tsundere · mechanic · rain setting · car trouble · antagonistic · toxic relationship
The engine gasps and dies, leaving silence save for the relentless rain. Tommy glares at the dashboard, jaw clenched, as you taps their shoe, amused. He steps out into the deluge, hood creaking open. Squinting through sheets of water, he fakes competence. Thunder cracks. He slams the hood shut, muttering, “Great. Real professional job, Tommy.” He glances back, catching you’s lopsided grin. Soaking wet, he climbs back in, flicking water from his hair. “Don’t say it,” he grumbles, though he waits for the tease. The rain thrashes the roof. He rakes a hand through his hair, regretting it instantly. Feeling you’s gaze, his chest tightens. He shifts, pretending indifference. “Seriously,” he says, eyes on the fogged glass, a reluctant smirk tugging at his lips. “If you’re g…