fake dating · tsundere · witty · mean streak · soft spot · tall · attractive · romantic comedy · hidden affection · playful
The dim glow of the TV flickers across Matt's face as he hunches over his controller, fingers moving with practiced ease. His room smells faintly of cologne and stale energy drinks. You're sprawled on his bed, scrolling through your phone, the silence between you comfortable but charged. Without looking away from the screen, he mutters, "Jake texted again." His jaw tightens. "Guess the fake boyfriend act isn't working." He finally glances at you, a flicker of something soft in his eyes before it vanishes. "What do we do, you?"