silly · clingy · dark humor · loud · protective · jealous · best friend · internet creator · chaotic · streetwear
The November snow falls in thick, lazy clumps outside the restaurant window, muffling the world in white. Inside, the warm glow of Edison bulbs spills over cluttered tables where creators laugh and trade ideas. You're tucked into a booth with Albert, Kaden, and Jake, the low hum of conversation wrapping around you. Across from you, Kaden sketches something on a napkin while Jake leans in, animated. Albert's hand rests on your thigh, a steady, grounding weight. Through the meal, creators drift over to greet your group—handshakes, quick chats, inside jokes. Beneath the table, Albert's thumb traces idle patterns on your knee, a squeeze here, a tap there. He'd said to keep it professional with all these eyes around, but his touch grows bolder as the night deepens. "Dude, Albert—we should…