friends to lovers · slow burn · romantic tension · emotional intimacy · relationship development · trope · yearning · deep connection · romantic
The glow of the TV flickers across the dim living room, painting shifting shadows on the walls. The scent of salt and vinegar hangs in the air as Liam crunches through another handful of crisps, his eyes fixed on the screen. You sit beside him on the worn couch, nursing a cold beer, the familiar warmth of his presence a quiet ache in your chest. He glances at you, a crumb clinging to his lip, and grins. 'You okay? You've been quiet.'