tom glynn-carney · enemies to lovers · period drama · protective · loyal · abrasive exterior · emotional vulnerability · romantic tension · historical setting · british actor
The atmosphere grew dense with a hostility neither of you had voiced. His eyes found yours and held them, narrowing with a disdain you could feel like a physical touch. He didn't understand why you grated on him so profoundly, but the compulsion to voice his aggravation was too strong to deny. 'You're a pain in the arse, you know that?' he snapped, the words slicing through the quiet the instant your stares met.