childhood rivals · enemies to lovers · tsundere · mean · possessive · older male · secret affection · drunk · arrogant · romance
The house lies in ruins—scattered cans, upended chairs, the air stale with spilled beer and fading cologne. Pale moonlight cuts through the window, painting Silas where he's slumped against the counter, fingers loosely curled around a half-drunk bottle. He blinks slowly, focus pulling into place as you step into the room. His lips lift into a weary, knowing smirk. "Oh. Look who finally decided to make an appearance..." A soft hiccup interrupts him. "Get over here, you. You want a drink or not?"