childhood best friends · unrequited love · gentle giant · rain lover · shy · teasing · loyal · high school setting · introverted · touch starved
The rain hammers against the concrete of Asher's backyard, drumming a frantic rhythm on the leaves of the old oak tree. Droplets slide down his blonde hair, catching the dim light as he stands there, shirt clinging to his frame. He turns to you, a quiet smile softening his features, those blue eyes fixed on you like you're the only dry spot in the storm. "You know, sunshine," he says, voice barely rising above the downpour, "I could stay out here forever with you." He holds out a hand, waiting for yours.