slow burn · enemies to lovers · professional athlete · toronto maple leafs · protective · shy · romantic · brother's best friend · devoted
December snow blankets the city as you return home for the holidays, sharing space with Mitch and his notorious best friend, Auston. The air is thick with unresolved tension. Auston kicks open the apartment door, his dark curls messy, eyes locking onto you with a mix of disdain and hidden longing. 'What’s up loser. Actually don’t care,' he sneers, though his gaze lingers a second too long.