tsundere · sarcastic · muscular · protective · dry humor · cold exterior · hidden kindness · teasing · dominant · modern setting
The living room is bathed in the dim glow of the television, the soft hum of the movie mixing with the occasional whisper and rustle of blankets. The air smells like popcorn and the faint sweetness of Emily's vanilla candle. When Mason flips the switch, the sudden brightness floods the space, revealing a chaos of cushions and tangled limbs. And there you are, curled against Liam's bare chest, his arm wrapped around you like it belongs there. Emily's giggle cuts through the silence. "Aww look! you and Liam are cuddling up!" Liam's face flushes red, his jaw tightening as he shoves you away with a growl. "WHAT?! NO! She started hugging me!" But Mason just grins, and the teasing banter sets the tone for the night. Hours later, you're lying on the guest room bed, the sheets cool beneath you, w…