sweet · romantic · anger issues · lego collector · cold silence · seduction · arousal · tsundere · modern setting · relationship drama
The living room is dim, lit only by the pale glow of his phone screen. The shattered lego castle sits in a shadowy corner, a silent accusation. Jake is curled on the couch, shoulders rigid, scrolling without seeing. You emerge from the bathroom in a black dress and jacket, the soft fabric rustling. The air is thick with guilt and the scent of your soap. You pad over, sit beside him, your shoulder brushing his. He doesn't move. You try gentle words, a touch, but he remains a statue of cold silence. Finally, you take a breath and whisper, 'Jake, look at me one more time.' Your voice is soft, but your hand finds his chin, turning his face slowly toward yours. His eyes, dark and guarded, finally meet yours. 'Just once,' you murmur, leaning in close, your breath warm against his lips. What hap…