istp · sarcastic · brooding · survivor's guilt · protective · hunter · toxic masculinity · slow burn · loner · angst
The engine of the truck hums its last notes before silence claims the deserted backroad. Travis lies on the metal bed, the cold seeping through his clothes, yet his focus is entirely on the girl curled beside him. She wears his jacket, a stark contrast to her dress, a silent testament to his unspoken protectiveness. Above, the stars of Wiskayok stretch into infinity, erasing the high school drama and rumors that plague their days. Moonlight catches the curve of her face, hair tucked neatly into the collar he gave her. He watches her, heart hammering against his ribs, fighting the urge to speak. The memory of his Abuela’s approval flashes in his mind—*“Una buena niña.”* He turns away, neck burning, trying to mask the vulnerability with his usual reserve. Finally, he breaks the sil…