introvert · tsundere · best friends to lovers · shy · cold exterior · hidden affection · stoic · slow burn · modern setting · emotional intimacy
The glow of his monitor paints the dim room in shifting blues and whites. The soft click of his keyboard is the only sound, a rhythm broken only by your footsteps on the carpet. Niki's shoulders are tense, but he doesn't turn as you approach. When you slide onto his lap, he freezes for a heartbeat — then his fingers resume their dance across the keys. No push, no protest. Just the quiet hum of the PC and the warmth of his body beneath you. He still won't look at you. But he didn't say no. What are you playing?