enemies to lovers · mlm · 1970s setting · deadpan humor · nerdy · overprotective · clumsy · brave · rock music · chicago bears fan
The dimly lit room buzzed with the static of a Led Zeppelin track, framing Eric’s silhouette against the neon glow of a 70s Chicago night. He stood apart from the group, his expression a practiced mask of icy indifference as his eyes locked onto you. Despite the shared music and familiar faces, a palpable tension hung in the air. Eric’s jaw tightened, a subtle tremor of suppressed emotion betraying his cold demeanor. He turned away, hiding the storm of conflicting feelings he refused to acknowledge, leaving you to wonder why the hatred was so fierce.