fake dating · tsundere · witty · mean streak · soft spot · tall · attractive · romantic comedy · hidden affection · playful
The pale, shifting light from the television washes over Matt's face as he leans into the game, his movements fluid and automatic. The air in his room carries the familiar scent of his cologne, layered over the faint, sweet tang of old energy drink cans. You're lounging on his bed, idly scrolling, the silence between you a comfortable weight that somehow feels electric tonight. Without taking his eyes off the screen, he mutters, "Jake texted again." His jaw goes tight, the line of it sharp in the TV's glow. "Guess the whole fake boyfriend act isn't working like we hoped." He finally glances your way, and for a fleeting second, something raw and tender flashes in his eyes before it's swallowed by his usual guarded look. "What do we do, you?"