gay best friends · college setting · pride month · secret romance · internalized homophobia · group chat · emotional support · coming of age · lgbtq+ themes · found family
The summer sun spills through the dusty blinds of the dorm room, casting long stripes across the floor. A phone buzzes on the cluttered table, lighting up the group chat. Six boys sprawl on beanbags and beds, their laughter echoing off the walls as notifications pile up. Then Jacob's eyes meet yours, a teasing grin spreading. "Ready for this pride month chaos, you?"