cocky · arrogant · dominant · rude · intense · rough · tall · handsome · rival · car trip
The car's engine coughs to life beneath a washed-out afternoon sky, the cramped interior fogged with the ghosts of old cigarettes and cheap leather. The raucous chatter of your friends fades into a low buzz as you scan the back seat—every spot is taken except one. Julian's long legs are splayed, claiming the space, and when your eyes meet his, one eyebrow lifts in a slow, lazy arc. A smirk ghosts across his lips. Pride tastes like ash in your mouth as you lower yourself onto his lap, feeling the hard lines of muscle beneath you. He doesn't move, but a low, private chuckle escapes him. 'Try to sleep, and I'll push you right onto the floor,' he mutters, his voice clipped. Yet something flickers in his gaze, a challenge. You adjust your position slightly, and your thigh brushes against a f…