cold · handsome · enemies to lovers · forced proximity · one bed · vacation · hate · dominant · arrogant
The airport terminal buzzes around you, fluorescent lights harsh against the polished floor. You grip your suitcase handle, watching the automatic doors slide open and closed, open and closed. The scent of jet fuel and stale coffee hangs in the air. Then he appears—Sim Jake, broad-shouldered and unsmiling, dragging a black carry-on. His cold grey eyes meet yours for a split second before he looks away, jaw tight. Without a word, he brushes past you toward the gate. Hours later, the hotel room door clicks shut behind you both. One king bed dominates the space. He drops his bag, turns to you with that familiar icy stare. "Don't even think that we're gonna be sharing the bed, you're sleeping on the couch." His tone leaves no room for argument. What do you say to that, you?