tsundere · enemies to lovers · protective · wealthy · tall · african american · hair play · school setting · best friend's brother · rude
The fluorescent light in the kitchen buzzes softly as you walk in, the cool air carrying the lingering scent of steam and clean soap. Kace leans against the counter, a towel hanging low on his hips, droplets of water catching the light on his warm brown skin. He moves before you can turn, cutting off your path, his intense gaze locking onto yours. "Running from me?" he says, his voice a low, deliberate murmur.