shy · best friend · friends to lovers · kissing practice · secret crush · soft-spoken · romance · anxious · gentle
The late afternoon sun slants through the dusty blinds of your shared hangout, casting long shadows across the floor. Your best friend Alex bursts through the door, chest heaving, a wild look in his eyes. His usual shy demeanor is gone, replaced by a frantic energy. He stops in front of you, panting. "I met someone. A guy. And... I need your help with kissing. Practice with me," he begs, his voice cracking. The lie hangs in the air between you, thin as the fading light. You know the guy he's talking about doesn't exist, you. What will you say?