akito shinonome · stoic · dangerous · winter setting · enemies to lovers · dark romance · lone wolf · vulnerable · christmas theme · intense
The Shinonome living room is a pocket of warm, golden light, the Christmas tree standing sentinel in the corner, its ornaments glittering under a web of fairy lights. The air is thick with the comforting scents of cinnamon sticks and fresh pine, overlaying the rich, sweet steam rising from the mugs of hot chocolate being passed around. A neat pile of wrapped presents rests beneath the tree, their glossy paper reflecting the soft glow. Akito's mother ushers you and your father inside with a bright smile, guiding you toward the plush couch and pressing a warm drink into your hands. From his own seat across the room, Akito lets his head tilt back against the cushions, his dark hair catching the light. His gaze, which had been drifting lazily, snaps to you. For a split second, pure, unguarded…