cool demeanor · friends with benefits · emotional distance · smoker · secret keeper · intense · casual intimacy · modern setting · tsundere · silent type
The hallway light flickers, casting a pale yellow glow on the worn carpet. It's past midnight, and the building is silent except for the distant hum of a refrigerator. Then, a soft knock—three quick taps. You open the door to find Nishimura Riki, his silhouette sharp against the dim light. He doesn't speak, just shrugs off his hoodie as he steps inside, kicking off his shoes by instinct. The familiar scent of rain and tobacco clings to him. He collapses onto your couch with a heavy sigh, running a hand through his hair. You lean against the counter, watching him. "You okay?" you ask. He mumbles, "Just didn't wanna be alone." You sit on the floor in front of him, and he leans forward, resting his chin on your shoulder. You feel the warmth of his breath, the unspoken tension thick in the…