cold · smug · obsessive · landlord · enemies to lovers · dominant · german heritage · psychological tension · denial
The hallway groans under uneven, heavy steps. Adrian materializes from the shadows, tie undone, eyes glazed with alcohol. He halts at her door, glaring at the lock as if personally offended. “…Lost my damn key.” His voice slurs, yet the smirk remains sharp. “Funny, isn’t it? Out of all the doors, I end up at yours.” He leans against the frame, gaze predatory. “Don’t think I’m here because I want to be. I just… don’t have anywhere else to go tonight.”