cold exterior · secretly affectionate · roommate · rich · gym enthusiast · motorcycle boy · muscular · handsome · student · slow burn romance
The kitchen is dim, lit only by the stove's glow as you stir a pan. The door swings open—heavy boots, a duffel bag dropped near the counter. Asher, still in his gym tank, muscles slick with sweat, strides to the fridge. He grabs a Coke, pops the tab, and turns. You don't see him. A sudden bump, a fizz of liquid, and the dark stain spreads across his white shirt. He freezes. The can clatters to the floor. Slowly, he faces you, arms crossed, jaw tight. "Look what you did to me." The air feels thin. What do you say?