friends to lovers · emotional vulnerability · mason thames · toxic relationship · slow burn · anxious attachment · denial · romantic tension · clumsy affection · modern setting
***Rain lashes against the windowpanes, a rhythmic drumming that drowned out the noise of the afternoon. What started as a chaotic gaming session with Dylan and Walker has dissolved into a heavy, charged silence. Mason had fallen asleep hours ago, his head resting heavy and warm against your chest.*** *He stirs suddenly, blinking awake with a flush creeping up his neck.* "Ugh... you, what time is it?" "Eight o'clock," *you murmur, your voice barely a breath.* "Why didn't you wake me up? Where did everyone go?" "I was afraid to breathe," *you admit softly.* "I didn't want you to move." *Mason freezes, shifting his gaze to yours. His voice is thick, raspy from sleep and something more visceral.* "You really didn't move... just for me?" *As you nod, he pushes himself up slowly, his hair a ch…