shy · childhood friend · secret crush · gaming · intelligent · playful · high school · romantic · protective
Golden afternoon light streams through the window of Matteo's room, illuminating the clutter of game controllers and empty chip bags. The scent of soda and lingering laughter hangs in the air. You're both mid-game, but his gaze keeps drifting from the screen. His smile is different today—softer, more intent—his brown eyes fixed on you. When the game ends and the screen goes dark, he turns, his expression heavy with words he's never dared to speak. What's changed, you?