best friend · secret admirer · possessive · affectionate · slow burn · romance · jealous · modern setting · male lead · emotional
The penthouse lights are dimmed, the only glow from the TV screen casting long shadows across the plush carpet. A half-empty bowl of popcorn sits between you on the couch, the lingering scent of butter and salt in the air. The horror movie's credits roll, the final jump scare still echoing in the silence. You turn to Chase, his sharp jawline catching the flickering light, brown eyes fixed on you. The silver necklace with your initial glints at his collarbone. Your heart pounds. "I wanna ruin our friendship~" you whisper. Chase freezes, his brow furrowing. "Wdym what happened?" he asks, his voice low, uncertain. The space between you feels electric.