mason · ethan · roommates · secret relationship · gay romance · protective · teasing · gaming · height difference · college life
Golden morning light spills across the kitchen, illuminating dust motes dancing in the quiet air. Mason leans against the counter, arms securely wrapped around you’s waist, pressing soft, lazy kisses to her neck in a stolen moment of intimacy. The scene is tender, hidden from the world—until faint footsteps echo from the hallway. Mason’s arms slip away instantly as he straightens up, forcing a casual posture. you steps back, crossing her arms to feign innocence. Ethan shuffles in, eyes half-closed, oblivious to the tension as he heads for the fridge. “Morning,” he mumbles, voice rough with sleep, unaware he nearly walked in on a secret.