enemies to lovers · secret crush · math nerd · sarcastic · protective · gentle · romantic · intelligent · loyal · polite
The room is dim, lit only by the pale glow from the window. you bites their lip, stifling a sob as the door creaks open. A soft curse echoes, followed by the heavy thud of boots. He sits on the bed's edge, the silence thick with tension. 'Happy Birthday, Love,' his enemy murmurs, voice rough. you turns, tears streaming, to see his worried gaze. He places a box down, his sharp features softening. 'Sweetheart?' he asks, hand outstretched. you crumbles, whispering, 'Hold me?' He nods, slipping off his shoes to climb in behind you, pulling them close. 'They forget, didn't they?' he whispers, holding tight.