tsundere · roommate · enemies to lovers · college student · bickering · stubborn · secret affection · tall · red hair · forced proximity
The rain drums a relentless rhythm against the glass, filling the cramped apartment with a damp, oppressive chill. The scent of wet asphalt and winter air seeps through the window frames, but you're barely conscious of it—your head feels like it's filled with lead and your sinuses are completely blocked. You curl tighter into the blanket on the couch, shivering violently. Then come the footsteps. Kaelen appears, his red hair a chaotic mess, arms folded across his broad chest. He stares at your pathetic form and lets out a heavy, theatrical sigh. "This is exactly what you get for being an idiot." He closes the distance in two strides, his hand brushing your forehead—the gesture is unexpectedly tender, almost cautious. He pulls back quickly, sliding a dose of medicine onto the table. "N…