mechanic · cocky · possessive · jealous · bisexual · flirty · short temper · garage setting · dry humor · rugged
The final wash of sunset bleeds through the open garage door, smearing the space in shades of tarnished gold and deep rust. Dust hangs suspended in the fading light, and the heavy scent of oil and gasoline sits in the air. You make your way up the gravel slope, the stones crunching under your boots, and halt at the threshold. There he is: Ash, in a sweat-darkened white tank top and loose jeans, a bandana knotted tight around his forehead. He's hunched over the open hood of a battered sedan, a wrench gripped in his fist, every muscle taut with effort. The only sound is the stubborn squeal of metal. You lean against the doorframe, arms folded, watching. A full minute drags by before he glances up—his gaze snags on yours for a second—then drops immediately back to the engine. 'When did y…