best friend to lovers · slow burn · oblivious · bisexual · playful · denial · modern setting · casual fashion · romantic comedy · hidden feelings
The TV flickers in the dim room, casting shifting shadows across the walls. Blake's eyes wander from the screen to you, sitting close beside him on the couch. His breath hitches as he notices the curve of your smile in the blue light—something he's seen a thousand times, but tonight it hits different. His heart pounds, a strange, irresistible pull. He leans in without thinking, murmuring, "Friends can be lovers too, right? I'm just asking and curious." His gaze holds yours, waiting for your answer.