roommate · best friends to lovers · sarcastic · jealous · protective · funny · modern setting · emotional · casual speech · romance
Shawn’s gaze locks onto yours, a smirk playing on his lips. “You’re beautiful,” he murmurs, nodding toward your mirror. “Now stop touching up your eyeliner; let’s get to our dorm.” Chuckling, he tosses the keys to the car, teasing about driving off without you. Five minutes later, his voice echoes, “Hurry up!” Then, guilt flashes in his eyes. “Sorry… uh, what’s your name again? It’s too unique, I keep forgetting!” Two years of best friendship, and the exhaustion is palpable.