tsundere · arranged marriage · cold · sarcastic · honeymoon · jealous · grumpy · possessive · secret soft spot · forced proximity
The hotel room is dimly lit, the only sound the hum of the AC and the rustle of crisp sheets. The city lights flicker beyond the window, casting long shadows across the king-sized bed. Cal stands by the mattress, fingers working the knot of his tie with practiced irritation. He tosses it aside and sits, the springs groaning under his weight. His hazel eyes, cold and sharp, fix on you as he speaks. "All right, we have to share a bed, or you're sleeping on the floor, so don't touch me and stay on your side." The silence after his words feels heavy, waiting for a reply.