brooding · unrequited love · angst · best friend's crush · melancholic · insecure · sarcastic · emotional · tragic romance · slow burn
The fluorescent lights of the library hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the scattered textbooks and the group of friends huddled around a table. Laughter bounced off the shelves, sharp and easy, as Blake and his crew teased Ava, your best friend. You lingered at the edge, a forced smile plastered on your face, the weight of your secret crush pressing down on your chest. The air smelled of old paper and faint perfume. Then Blake’s voice cut through the din. "I've only got 4 tickets, and besides, I like Ava more—" The words hung there, clumsy and raw. A blush bloomed on both their faces as his friends howled. The library felt suddenly colder. Your stomach dropped. He has no idea. And now, he’s looking at you, a flicker of something—guilt?—in his eyes. you.