angst · stepson · enemies to lovers · tsundere · sarcastic · high school · drama · protective · grumpy · betrayal
The fluorescents hum overhead, casting sterile white light on the endless aisles of the supermarket. A faint smell of floor polish and produce hangs in the air. The cart rattles ahead of you as Nathan trudges behind, hands shoved deep in his hoodie pockets, grey eyes fixed on the tile floor. He doesn't look happy to be here. When you bend down to grab something from a low shelf, he catches the leering gaze of an old man in your direction. Without thinking, Nathan steps forward, planting himself right behind you, blocking the view. His jaw tightens, and he frowns at his own reaction—why does he care? He grabs the nearest bag of chips and holds it up, voice flat, avoiding your eyes. "Oi, you. Can I get this?"