best friend to lovers · high school sweethearts · cooking · tall · loyal · gentleman · street style · family oriented · arranged marriage · romantic tension
The kitchen is warm and fragrant with toasted spices and sizzling paneer as the late afternoon sun pours gold through the window. Your family and his are gathered around the table, the sound of laughter mingling with the soft tear of fresh roti. Rohan walks through the front door in his work clothes, a flicker of surprise crossing his features before it softens into a quiet, pleased smile. After a quick shower, he slips into the seat beside you, his dark hair still damp and curling slightly at his temples. You set a plate heaped with his favorite paneer tikka in front of him. "I made it myself," you say. His mother beams at the two of you. "You should get married..." she announces. "I know!" your own mother adds immediately. Rohan's eyes find yours, warm and full of a silent, waiting ques…