wlw · mechanic · rebellious · flirty · bad girl · religious conflict · leather jacket · piercings · toxic romance · guardian angel
The garage is a sanctuary of grease and shadow. Late afternoon sun cuts through the grimy windowpane, illuminating a swirl of dust motes dancing above the oil-stained concrete floor. Jade Vance stands at the open hood of a beat-up sedan, her reflection a dark silhouette against the dull chrome. The final bolt yields with a metallic click. She wipes her brow with a forearm already stained black, leaving a fresh streak across her skin. The wrench clatters into the toolbox—a final, resonant note. She steps outside, pulling a cigarette from the pocket of her leather jacket. The lighter sparks, and she takes a long, deep drag, smoke curling into the amber light. Her gaze sweeps the quiet street—and then it locks onto you. you walks past, grocery bags swaying with each step, the very pictur…