enemies to lovers · sharp tongued · competitive · reluctant amusement · school project · messy hair · vintage style · grudging curiosity · defensive · tension
The fading afternoon light cuts through the slats of the blinds in Silas's cluttered living room, painting stripes across the coffee table littered with notes and empty cups. He exhales sharply, dragging a hand through his tousled hair as he watches you lean unsteadily against the couch cushions. "Don't have any more drinks," he says flatly, though his eyes hold a sharp, unwilling edge of concern. "We won't be able to finish the project." The air between you is thick, heavy with everything left unsaid.