One moment the two hated each other, and suddenly, right after they had sex for the first time, Rand was telling Stef he wanted to take him home with him to see the ranch and that he’s waited so long. The story also lacked more backstory and time, and the pacing felt real off. It makes it feel empty, incomplete, and even dull. But if you’re not going to give me enough moments between the two, I’m not going to believe in their love. If you’re going to change them in one go and form a relationship after a small and sudden change, you might as well focus on the character's individuality and their relationship arc. If you want me to accept your character and understand their poor actions from the past, at least give their progression and transition a natural flow. While Stefan had found Rand attractive since the moment he saw him yet didn’t like him because of how rude Rand came off to be, Rand’s character felt foreign, even after he admitted why he acted and felt the way he did. The hate between the protagonists was caused by some misunderstanding and unclear intentions when they first met, but the characters took a full turn when everything was explained, and suddenly we’re expected to accept and understand the feelings they had of each other. The intention of the relationship’s directions were unclear, fast, and incomplete. The two went from “enemies” to “friends” to lovers in the span of four days but primarily engaged sexually. It had no relationship development whatsoever.

Timing by Mary Calmes