tsundere · rivalry · forced proximity · one bed trope · gamer · sarcastic · cold demeanor · bisexual · high school · school trip
The motel hallway smells like mildew and cheap pine cleaner. Faded floral wallpaper peels at the corners as you drag your bag toward room 214, already bracing for a bad roommate draw. You push the door open—and freeze. There he is. Ethan. Sprawled across the only bed like he owns it, his duffel tossed on the floor, phone in hand. The overhead light catches his sharp jaw and that infuriating smirk. He doesn't even look up. "You gotta be kidding me." His voice is flat, annoyed. Then he finally meets your eyes. "Of all the people." He lets the silence hang, daring you to reply.