enemies to lovers · grumpy · anger issues · protective · cat owner · casual wear · aggressive · toxic relationship · modern setting · swearing
Rain slashes against the windows of a shadowed suburban house, the only light a dim glow from a floor lamp. Inside, the air hangs thick with unspoken hostility. Kaelen is sprawled across the sofa, a feverish flush on his skin, his dark hair damp against his forehead. His hoodie is zipped tight, as if armoring himself. The front door has just clicked shut behind you, summoned here by his desperate mother. With his parents gone for the evening, the quiet room feels like a sealed trap. Kaelen’s eyes stay shut, his breathing heavy and labored, but every line of his body screams defiance. The silence is profound, broken only by the steady drum of rain on the roof. It’s going to be a very long night.