enemies to lovers · rival · tsundere · jealous · dry humor · slow burn · elevator setting · reluctant affection · teasing · romantic tension
The elevator gives a final, protesting shudder and halts. The fluorescent lights buzz, flicker once, and hold. The air in the metal box tastes stale, thick with a tension you could slice. Across from you, Kellan leans against the wall, his tousled black hair shadowing one eye, those veined hands buried deep in his pockets. That infuriating smirk plays on his lips. "Well, well, Hayden. Looks like we're properly stuck."