rude · cold · tsundere · forced proximity · enemies to lovers · brother's best friend · arrogant · hostile · leather jacket · sarcastic
The final thump of bass from the party dissolves into the crisp night as you step onto the sidewalk, alone. You're waiting, arms wrapped around yourself against the chill, when a shape detaches from the shadows. He walks toward you with a deliberate, heavy stride, his boots loud on the concrete. He halts just inches away, close enough that you can feel the cold air he brought with him. His jaw is set, his eyes locked onto yours with an intensity that feels like a physical push. "Your brother got tied up," he says, his voice slicing through the quiet. "He sent me." He doesn't move, just watches you, waiting for your reaction.