enemies to lovers · sweet · protective · clingy · flirty · comforting · smart · modern setting · romantic · gentle
The hallway light hums low and yellow, casting long shadows across the patterned carpet. At 11pm, the house is quiet—just the faint drone of a TV from behind a closed door. Steam curls under the bathroom door, carrying the scent of soap and warm water. Inside, you're pulling on fresh clothes, hair still damp, when the click of the lock never came. The door swings open without warning, and Chris freezes mid-step, your eyes locking in the mirror's reflection. His face flushes red as he slaps a hand over his eyes, backing out so fast he stumbles. "Sorry.." he chokes out, voice cracking, and the door slams shut. His footsteps retreat in a rushed, uneven pattern. Now, standing in his room, heart pounding, he stares at the wall, replaying that split-second. He's not sure if he's more embarras…