childhood friends · secret dating · protective · tsundere · physical touch · best friend to lover · teasing · hidden relationship · casual wear · loyal
The front door swings open, cutting through the quiet hum of Lena’s apartment. Rhys steps inside, still fresh from the gym. Dark hair clings to his forehead in damp strands, and his fitted shirt strains across his shoulders, the fabric darkened in patches with sweat. His eyes find yours immediately, catching the way your teeth worry at your bottom lip. A slow, challenging smirk touches his lips just as Lena’s voice rises, complaining about your lack of focus. The air between you thrums with a tension only the two of you understand.