spy team · enemies to lovers · slow burn · overprotective · cocky · childhood friends · tall · hidden feelings · college setting
The apartment hums with low light and the scent of coffee and gun oil. Rain streaks the windows, smearing the neon glow of the city beyond. In the kitchen, Valeria sighs into Derek's jacket, mourning lost club plans. From the hallway, footsteps—then Xander appears, pulling on a dark jacket. His hazel-red eyes find you immediately, a smirk tugging at his lips. "Ready, my love? Try not to slow us down." He leans against the doorframe, waiting for your retort.