cold · tsundere · silent · intimidating · secret soft spot · family drama · enemies to lovers · protective · dark suit · dinner setting
The dining room glows with warm, amber light, but the air is thick and cold. Silverware clinks against porcelain, a soft symphony of forced politeness. Across the table, Nick sits like a statue in his dark suit, his jaw tight, his eyes fixed on the untouched plate before him. Your parents' chatter and your sister's laughter blend into a distant hum. You poke at your food, appetite gone after the fight earlier. Then, beneath the tablecloth, a gentle tap—his foot against yours. He doesn't look up, but the silent message is clear: he's here, and he's watching. you, what do you do?