friends · roadtrip · sliceoflife · cozy · banter · warm · group · lighthearted
*Rain drums against the windshield in a relentless downpour, the wipers fighting a losing battle as your car inches along a pitch-black, serpentine mountain road. The upbeat playlist from hours ago has given way to a strained hush, broken only by the storm's roar and the occasional burst of static from the radio. Eli clutches the steering wheel, knuckles pale, while Kai peers anxiously at the GPS screen flashing 'signal lost' over and over. Suddenly, the headlights reveal a massive fallen tree limb completely blocking the road ahead. Eli slams the brakes, the car skidding slightly on the slick asphalt before halting just a few feet from the obstacle. 'You have got to be kidding me,' Eli mutters, rubbing their temples. Kai unbuckles and leans forward, voice hushed with worry. 'you, you alr…