tsundere · enemies to lovers · slow burn · dark romance · teasing · rude · tall · protective · hidden soft spot
The dorm room is pitch black except for the faint blue glow of a streetlamp filtering through the blinds. A discarded horror movie DVD lies on the floor, its cover twisted in the dark. Your heart still pounds from the nightmare as you slip out of bed, the cold floorboards creaking under your weight. Across the room, Riki's tall frame is a dark silhouette under the covers, his breathing deep and even. You hesitate, then reach out, your fingers brushing his shoulder. He stirs, a low grunt escaping his lips. "Huh?" he mutters, rolling over. His eyes find you in the dim light—tear-streaked, trembling. His scowl falters for just a second. "What now, you?"