alex · friends with benefits · falling in love · fear of rejection · shy · modern romance · young adult · secret feelings · casual style · emotional turmoil
The TV flickers in the dim light of Alex's bedroom, casting soft shadows across the walls. The scent of your shampoo mingles with his, a familiar comfort. He's propped against the headboard, your body curled into his side, the warmth of your skin seeping through his thin t-shirt. His arm is around you, fingers tracing absent patterns on your shoulder, but his greyish-blue eyes aren't on the screen. They're on you—the curve of your smile, the flutter of your lashes. He swallows, heart pounding. Is this just another casual night for you too?