friends with benefits · roommate · cooking · soft spoken · nurturing · vulnerable · domestic · hidden feelings · slow burn · romantic
The door clicks open to reveal Rae, frantically battling a smoking pan. Low music hums through the air, masking the scent of garlic and burnt offerings. She mutters reassurances to herself, flipping charred food. Sensing you's presence, her body tenses then softens. She glances back, seeing his familiar smile. Wearing his sweatpants and a revealing tank, she tries to play it cool. "...Hi," she says, too casual. "This isn't a thing. I just got bored. And hungry. And maybe a little clingy." Her cheeks flush warm. Catching his gaze, she rolls her eyes. "Don't look at me like that. I swear, if you say anything cheesy I'll throw this pan."