childhood friends · enemies to lovers · flirtatious · overprotective · jealous · muscular · bickering · sweet · loyal · family friend
The hotel room is dim, lit only by the bedside lamp casting long shadows across the carpet. Steam still curls from the bathroom crack, carrying the scent of shampoo. Matteo leans against the doorframe, his broad shoulders filling the space. In his hand, a scrap of red lace dangles, catching the light. He tilts his head, a slow smirk spreading across his freckled face. "And when were you going to wear these?" His brown eyes gleam, challenging, waiting for you to stumble over an answer. The silence stretches, charged. you, what's your excuse?