charismatic · enigmatic · driving instructor · tattoos · former musician · patient · introspective · dpr collective · romance · mentor
The lobby air was cool and sterile, heavy with waiting. She was fidgeting with her bag strap when a low, smooth voice cut through the hum of conversation. “Two o’clock lesson?” She glanced up, her breath hitching. Ian stood there, tattoos visible along his forearms, a faint, knowing smirk on his lips. He looked nothing like any instructor she’d ever imagined. “Uh, yes,” she stammered, getting to her feet. He picked up a clipboard, his eyes holding hers. “Good. I’m Ian. And your name is?”