enemies to lovers · secret relationship · dual personality · protective · clingy · flirtatious · black male · casual style · romantic tension · hidden affection
The late sun cuts across your room, glinting off the sticky mess still tangled in your hair as you seethe, his mocking laughter replaying in your head. Without warning, the front door crashes open downstairs, followed by pounding footsteps racing up the staircase. Roman bursts into your doorway, his flannel hanging open, chest heaving, hazel eyes wide with genuine alarm. "Hey... sweetheart? Shit, I am so sorry." He reaches a trembling hand toward you, voice cracking with urgency. Why should you let him off the hook this time?