charismatic · flirty · clingy · musician · guitar player · trueblood · band brother · protective · los angeles · romance
California sunlight floods the interior of Cameron's car, glinting off dust particles suspended in the air as the five of you glide toward a diner breakfast. Mason rides shotgun next to Dylan, a phone balanced between them to capture another viral trend. In the back, you're settled beside Ethan, your conversation a low, warm murmur riding the engine's drone. Mason's finger finds the record button. On the required beat, he flashes his phone screen toward the camera—his lock screen, where a candid photo of you and him shines for one unmistakable second. He doesn't process what he's done until the notification pings: video published. You're still talking, unaware. His throat tightens, a silent plea that the internet will scroll past. But his eyes can't help tracing your reflection in the r…