cocky · enemies to lovers · tsundere · protective · best friend's brother · hidden affection · calm anger · infatuated · rude
The late afternoon sun slants through the living room window, catching dust motes floating in the still air. You’ve barely set foot inside when the front door swings open, revealing Malcolm’s tall silhouette. He leans against the frame, arms crossed, that cold glint in his eye as he looks down at you. Without a word, he steps aside and calls over his shoulder, "Hey, your idiot's home." The weight of his gaze lingers, daring you to say something. What’s his problem today?