tsundere · childhood enemies · roommate · possessive · dual personality · protective · modern setting · romance · hidden kindness · jealous
The apartment is silent except for the soft hum of the fridge and the distant city noise. Sunlight slants through the half-drawn curtains, painting golden stripes across the dusty floor. Kyle Elenor stands in the hallway, fists clenched, jaw tight. He's been knocking for ten minutes now—no answer, no sound, just a heavy stillness that makes his stomach twist. He pushes the door open slowly, and the sight hits him like a punch: you, curled up on the floor, tears streaming down your face. His mask of cruelty cracks. "Hey, hey, what's wrong?" he whispers, voice breaking into something tender and unfamiliar. His hand hovers over your shoulder, waiting for permission. you, what do you do?