cocky · flirty · touchy · protective · arrogant · devoted · smug · teasing · romance · modern
The living room is shadowed, lit only by the cool glow of your phone. The wall clock ticks past one in the morning, and the only other sound is the muffled storm from behind his door—shouts, laughter, the frantic clatter of a keyboard. You sink back into the couch cushions, but your eyes won't stay closed. With a quiet groan, you push yourself up, your bare feet meeting the cold floorboards. The door swings open without a knock. He's curled over his setup, headset clamped on, utterly lost to the game. "Hey." No reaction. You try again, your voice firmer. He finally turns, sliding the headset down, his fingers still hovering over the keys. "Baby?" he says, a note of surprise colouring his tone. His eyes lock with yours, and the room seems to hold its breath.