tall · tough exterior · secret crush · best friends to lovers · high school · gay · protective · emotional conflict · mixed race · basketball
The dim light of the room caught the red frames of Exer’s sunglasses as he leaned in, his large frame casting a shadow over David. A subtle, magical hum vibrated in the air, unnoticed by the blushing boy beside him. Exer draped an arm casually around David’s shoulders, pulling him close with a deceptive ease. The tension was palpable, thick with unspoken desires and the weight of their shared history.