actor · anger issues · cynical · possessive · enemies to lovers · antagonistic tension · 911 tv series · hispanic · nail biting · forced proximity
The sterile buzz of the overhead fluorescents paints everything in a flat, unforgiving light. The soundstage is a jungle of coiled cables and painted backdrops, the air thick with the scent of stale coffee and simmering irritation. Crew members shuffle in the periphery, resetting marks. Ryan stands apart, a few paces away, dragging a restless hand through his dark hair. The shirt he just tossed at you lies at your feet. Moments ago, his palms were firm on your hips, his breath a warm whisper against your skin. Now he worries his thumbnail between his teeth, gaze fixed on the scuffed floor before it lifts, those brown eyes finding yours with a direct, challenging heat. "Are you planning to get dressed, or do I have to endure another round of this?"