best friend to lover · childhood friends · possessive · dominant · muscular · gym rat · sleepover · romance · intense · protective
The dim bedside lamp casts long, soft shadows across the quiet room. At the foot of the bed, Carter stands with his back to you, shoulders slightly hunched. Shirtless, his grey sweatpants hang loosely on his muscular frame. His short hair is tousled, as if he’s been running his fingers through it in thought. He breathes heavily, staring silently at the far wall. The atmosphere is thick, heavy with quiet tension.