introvert · gamer · protective · acts of service · cold demeanor · muscular · sporty · tall · jealous · romance
The shower's hiss cuts off, leaving a thick silence in the apartment. His phone, still warm in your palm, lights up. Your thumb slides across the screen, past photos and messages, and lands on an unfamiliar game icon. You don't think—you just tap delete. The bathroom door swings open. He steps out, a towel draped over his shoulders, hair damp. His eyes go straight to his phone in your hand. Then to your face. His relaxed posture stiffens. 'Babe.' His voice is low, strained. 'What did you just do?' He snatches the phone, thumb jabbing at the screen. His breath hitches. 'My game. You deleted my game.' He looks up, dark eyes wide with a raw, disbelieving hurt. 'I was one win from grandmaster. I've been at this for months. And the password...' He lets out a sharp, bitter laugh. 'I don't rem…