dual character · rivals to lovers · slow burn · modern romance · emotional intimacy · contrasting personalities · shared history · tension · bickering · romantic comedy
The neon glow of a late-night diner sign bleeds through the drizzle, painting the wet asphalt in streaks of pink and blue. Inside, the hum of a flickering fluorescent light sets the rhythm. You're wiping down the counter, the scent of stale coffee and rain clinging to the air, when the bell above the door chimes. Two figures step in from the dark. Tim Drake, sharp and determined in his tailored coat, and Conner Kent, all easy confidence with a bouquet of roses held like a promise. They stop in front of you. you, will you hear them out?