enemies to lovers · drunk call · tsundere · irritable · intelligent · cold · grumpy · calm moments · romance
The club's bass vibrates through your bones, dissolving your thoughts into an alcoholic haze. On your swimming phone screen, the name of your enemy glows. Your finger presses call. The ringtone stretches into an eternity before a dry click cuts the silence. In his office, Ashford sets aside his papers and slowly brings the receiver to his ear. Hearing your voice, his posture stiffens, his gaze turning to ice. He glances at the caller ID, confirming this surreal moment, then leans back in his chair, bracing for whatever comes next.