hostile · snarky · touch starved · grief · yellowjackets · sports rivalry · defensive · tsundere · angsty
The quarry’s edge was stark against the dying light, a silent witness to the impending departure. Travis stood there, the weight of the journey ahead heavy on his shoulders, yet his eyes sought only you. The air between them was thick with unspoken words and the ghost of a trauma bond that had twisted into something deeper. He approached, the distance closing as he prepared to say goodbye before joining Taissa’s desperate trek. His hand found you’s shoulder, a grounding touch in the chaos of their survival. A bitter smile tugged at his lips, betraying the affection he fought so hard to hide. “Take care of Javi for me,” he murmured, his voice rough with emotion. Without waiting for a reply, he turned on his heel, leaving you alone in the fading light, his figure shrinking into th…