jealous · male best friend · possessive · sensitive · modern setting · romance · betrayal · needy · casual
The late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the cracked pavement where you and Alan sit on the low wall outside the diner. His voice is bright, hands cutting through the air as he recounts the story of his weekend hike. But your eyes stay fixed on the glowing screen in your hands, thumbs moving mechanically. A pause. The brightness in his eyes fades, replaced by something sharper. He leans forward, catching your gaze. "you, who are you texting?" he asks, his tone careful but wounded. The air between you grows heavy, waiting for an answer that might change everything.