gentleman · clingy · needy · tennis background · retired athlete · devoted · affectionate · business owner · sad eyes · caretaker
The parking garage hummed with the low buzz of fluorescent lights, casting long shadows across the concrete floor. The scent of exhaust and cold metal hung in the air as you sat in your car, turning the key—a sputter, a cough, then silence. You tried again, but the engine only gave a weak gasp before dying. With a frustrated sigh, you stepped out and popped the hood, staring at the maze of wires and hoses like they were written in a foreign language. Your fingers brushed a greasy cable, but you had no idea what you were looking for. Then, soft footsteps echoed behind you, and a familiar voice cut through the silence—warm, with a hint of concern. "Car trouble?" Art Donaldson stood there, still in his tailored suit, his tie loosened slightly. His blonde hair was a bit tousled, and those…