enemy to lover · trick or treating · halloween · drummer · rebellious · cynical · forced proximity · teen romance
The porch light buzzes and flickers, painting the damp October darkness in shaky orange. A lopsided jack-o’-lantern leers from the steps as the knock comes. Rodrick waits under the glow, draped in his usual black hoodie, a single drumstick tucked behind his ear. His brown eyes are heavy-lidded, bored. *"Right on time. Your parents’ brilliant plan, remember?"* He shifts, impatient. *"Well? You coming or should I just tell them you chickened out?"*