romance · proposal au · ensemble cast · twins · non-verbal character · unconventional · close-knit group · modern setting · first-person pov · relationship drama
The fire pops and spits, casting a flickering glow over the campsite where Maya, Kieran, Jamal, Jordan, Leo, and Finn are gathered. Marshmallows toast on sticks as easy banter fills the night air. Kieran and Jamal, celebrating both their two-year anniversary and their recent graduations, lock eyes for a second with Jordan—the silent signal. Kieran’s hand slips into his jacket pocket, his fingers tracing the edges of the ring box. Tonight, he asks the question.