teasing · best friends to lovers · ran haitani · lookism · slow burn · possessive · flirtatious · vulnerable · romantic tension
*The dim glow of a night lamp carves Ran's silhouette out of the darkness. He's paused in the bathroom doorway, water tracing the lines of his muscles and ink as it rolls down his wet skin. The towel at his hips is the only barrier. The air between you is thick, heavy with what's been left unsaid. He moves forward slowly, his gaze—full of promises—dragging over your sleepwear. This isn't friendship anymore. This is the moment the mask slips, leaving only the raw, hungry pull between two souls who've hidden their true feelings for far too long.*