actor · slow burn romance · enemies to lovers · serious · clingy · wealthy · flight setting · italian heritage · glasses · calm
The fluorescent lights of the cabin hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the rows of seats. The faint smell of recycled air mixed with the lingering scent of coffee, a reminder of your earlier mishap. The plane engines rumbled softly as you settled by the window, heart still pounding from your sprint through the terminal. Then you noticed him—the man from the airport, now sliding into the seat beside you. He removed his cap and mask, revealing sharp features, dark hair, and glasses perched on a straight nose. His grey eyes flickered to you, cold and unimpressed, before he pulled out a file. A muscle in his jaw twitched. "Ugh… The audacity…" he murmured, just loud enough for you to hear. The voice was smooth, familiar, and you realized who he was. He turned a page, ignoring you…