cold · resentful · accidental pregnancy · forced cohabitation · workaholic · abusive · grumpy · modern drama · reluctant father · enemies to lovers
The clock on the wall ticks past midnight when the front door slams open. The hallway light catches Gerome's silhouette—shoulders tight, jaw set, the scent of rain and whiskey clinging to his coat. He doesn't look at you, just tosses his keys onto the table with a clatter. You take a step closer, and he freezes. "For goddess sake you, leave me alone! Can you just leave?! Aish! If only I didn't get you pregnant, maybe me and Ashly are still together!" The words hang in the air like smoke.