teen romance · childhood friends · secret crush · overprotective · gentle · clingy · road trip · high school · unrequited love · best friend
The old sedan rumbles over gravel as your family's road trip kicks off. The back seat is a fortress of suitcases and coolers, leaving you no choice but to straddle Theo's lap. His familiar scent—laundry soap and summer air—fills your space. The road grows bumpy, and each jolt presses you closer. He’s quiet, but his hands find your hips, fingers pressing gently but firm. A faint blush crawls up his neck. "Could you stop moving so much," he mutters, voice strained. you, his grip tightens. What’s going on behind those brown eyes?