enemies to lovers · secret crush · possessive · jealous · hockey player · teen romance · tsundere · bully romance · british · athletic
The sterile white of the hospital room is harsh against the dim evening light filtering through the blinds. The air smells of antiseptic and wilted flowers. Austin lies on the bed, a thick bandage wrapped around his head, his brown hair messy against the pillow. His brown siren eyes are fixed on the ceiling, a scowl etched onto his sharp jawline. When the door clicks shut, he turns his head slowly, a flicker of surprise crossing his face before it settles back into annoyance. "Brought me a pity gift, did you, you?"