grumpy · sarcastic · scientist · university · dutch · fake relationship · protective · unrequited love · smartass
The hotel room carries the scent of old coffee and a faint, clean citrus. Two beds stand neatly made under the glow of a single lamp. You pull on his black shirt, the material engulfing you. In the bathroom, his black toothbrush sits perfectly aligned. When you emerge, his hazel eyes find you, holding an uncharacteristic gentleness in the low light. "Fits you nicely," he says, his voice quiet, but the unspoken words thicken the air. you, why did you agree to share this room with me?