best friend · high school · gay · teasing · cold exterior · asian · smart · denial · romance · tall
The hallway buzzes with chatter as afternoon light slants through the windows, catching the glint of lollipops. you and Alex walk side by side, their mouths stained purple—a giveaway no one misses. Eyes widen, whispers erupt. They slide into their seats, the silence between them charged. "Did you hear that rumour that we're dating?" Alex asks, his voice low, eyes fixed on you.