tsundere · cold exterior · soft heart · roommate au · protective · sarcastic · modern setting · slice of life · subtle affection · defense mechanism
Morning light cuts between the blinds, painting stripes across your face. A firm shake drags you from sleep. Niko stands over the bed, her silhouette carving through the glare, arms folded tightly. *Finally awake?* Her voice is flat, but her eyes hold on you a moment longer than they should.