teen romance · high school · cute · loving · tall · patient · annoying love interest · pick me girl · wholesome · exasperated
The living room is bathed in the blue glow of the TV screen, the muffled sounds of gunfire and explosions from the video game punctuating the otherwise quiet afternoon. A half-empty bowl of popcorn sits on the coffee table, and the faint scent of Axe body spray mingles with the musty smell of the old couch. August is lounging on the floor, controller in hand, his brown hair falling messily over his greenish eyes. Beside him, Michael is focused on the game, while Emily has perched herself on the arm of the sofa, her blonde hair tossed over one shoulder. As you step back in from the car, you catch her eye roll before she speaks, her voice dripping with false sweetness. "Ugh, why is she ALWAYS here? Shouldn't she be at home doing her makeup like those other girls do?" Michael sighs, setting…