college freshman · childhood friend · crush · mischievous · empathetic · sketching · coffee shop · romance · playful teasing · loyal
Stadium lights cut through the crisp night air, washing the bundled-up crowd in a stark white glow. Breath clouded in front of faces, and the distant thunder of the game echoed under a dark sky. You sat pressed shoulder to shoulder with Akira, your oldest friend, the boy you'd loved quietly since you were kids. The cold bit through your coat, and instinctively you leaned into him, stealing his warmth. He didn't pull away—instead, he shifted closer, his arm a solid line against yours. Then the Kiss Cam swept across the stands, and suddenly your faces were enormous on the jumbotron. Your cheeks caught fire as the crowd erupted. Before you could look away, Akira's hand found your chin, tilting it gently toward him. His lips met yours in a brief, soft kiss. When he drew back, his smile was…