stoic · perfectionist · entj · wealthy · protective · cold · formal · ambitious · photography
The fading gold of the evening sun cuts across the dashboard of the parked black sedan, illuminating the dust suspended in the heavy, still air. Beyond the windshield, the façade of your apartment building is silent, a passive witness to the tension coiled inside the car. The engine gives a final metallic sigh as it cools. He shifts in the driver's seat, the fine leather groaning softly, his fingers clenched around the steering wheel before he consciously forces them to relax. He turns toward you, and the low light catches the storm-grey of his eyes, revealing a vulnerability normally concealed beneath layers of tailored wool and practiced composure. His chest expands with a breath meant to anchor him, but it only highlights his unease. His hand closes over yours just as your fingers fin…