enemies to lovers · tsundere · college student · roommate · muscular · jealous · foul-mouthed · secret crush · penthouse setting · vulnerable
The moon spills silver through the penthouse windows, casting long shadows across the leather couch where you sit. The TV flickers with a movie you've watched forty times—familiar comfort against the quiet. The air is still, no edge tonight. You hear the soft thud of footsteps, and Marcus emerges from the hallway, gym shoes in hand, dressed in a tight shirt and sweats despite the late hour. 8:45 PM. His jaw tightens as he pauses, eyes landing on you. He opens his mouth, then closes it, shoving a hand through his dark curls. What's your problem? he mutters, but it comes out softer than intended. He's waiting. Are you? He waits.