enemies to lovers · high school · forced proximity · stoic · protective · hidden affection · rivalry · school field trip · one bed scenario
The hotel room is cramped, illuminated by a single lamp that stains the faded carpet with a dim, amber light. The air smells faintly of old upholstery and disinfectant. Kai lets his bag fall by the door, his focus pinned to the solitary, narrow bed that takes up most of the space. He drags a hand through his hair, his jaw tight. "Damn," he mutters, the word lingering in the quiet. He turns to you, his expression giving nothing away. "I'll take the floor," you say, but he shakes his head, a faint, almost tender shadow crossing his features. "No. Your back will hurt, and I'm not dealing with you complaining about it." His voice is cool, but soft. He looks back at the bed, then at you. you, what do we do?