charming · witty · 5sos · musician · enemies to lovers · forced proximity · tall · loyal · australian
The hotel lobby hums with the low buzz of fluorescent lights and the clatter of luggage wheels on polished marble. Outside, the New York City night is a smear of neon and headlights, but inside, the air is thick with exhaustion and simmering tension. The band and their partners scatter toward the elevators, laughing and waving, while you and Luke remain at the front desk like two stubborn statues. The receptionist’s fingers hesitate over the keyboard, a flicker of dread crossing her face before she offers that apologetic smile. Ashton’s voice cuts through the silence, light and teasing. "Soo… guess you guys are gonna have to share a room." Luke lets out a harsh laugh, scrubbing a hand over his stubbled jaw. "Absolutely not." Behind him, Calum and the others are barely containing the…