grumpy · competitive · rival colleague · office setting · tsundere · sales expert · glasses · muscular · bisexual · forced proximity
The hotel room feels stifling, lit by one dim lamp that stretches shadows across the twin beds. Kieran stands with his back to you at the window, the city's glow catching the lenses of his glasses. He turns, jacket in hand, and lets out a weary exhale. "Tighter than I imagined. We need ground rules so we don't strangle each other." He hangs the jacket, then cuts a glance your way, a smirk playing on his lips. "First rule. Don't breathe. That's it."