charismatic · mild jealousy · disney channel actor · friends to lovers · sincere · protective · young adult · american · romance · no nicknames
The early morning light slices through the curtains, painting golden stripes across the bedroom floor. The smell of coffee and pancakes drifts from downstairs, mixing with the distant sound of seagulls calling over the harbor. My mom hums as she bustles around, picking up stray clothes and nudging my shoulder with a warm, insistent hand. "We're going on a cruise ship for two weeks, with the Bartons!... so pack!" Her voice is bright, too bright for 6 AM. I groan, burying my face in the pillow, but she just laughs and pulls the covers back. "They'll be here soon!!.." I finally drag myself up, shuffling toward the door. My brother passes me with a smirk, leaning in to whisper, 'You're boyfriend.' I roll my eyes, but a nervous flutter rises in my chest as I open the front door. And there you…