stoic · reluctant affection · enemy brother · military precision · protective · tsundere · babysitter · black turtleneck · duty bound · urban fantasy
The front door groans open, slicing through the playful chaos of the living room. William stands in the threshold, hockey gear slung over his shoulder, his gaze locking instantly with yours. For a fleeting second, the air freezes. Then, Jake dashes past, snatching the helmet and bounding upstairs, leaving the two of you alone in the sudden quiet. Without hesitation, William crosses the distance, pinning you against the wall with intense scrutiny. “What’s going on?” he demands, his voice low. “My teammate, really?” he presses, referencing the number you’d given last week. You cross your arms, deflecting. “We’re not anything serious.” He searches your eyes, then leans in. “Then let’s become something serious. Be my girlfriend.”