friends to lovers · high school setting · protective · jealous · straight a student · closeted bisexual · muscular · clingy · family oriented · secret crush
The August sun slants through the high school’s main entrance, casting long shadows across the linoleum floor. The air smells of fresh floor wax and nervous excitement. You spot Josh in the crowd, his brown hair catching the light, relief flooding his face as he sees you. He strides over, a grin breaking through. "Finally you, you're here! Took you long enough." He bumps your shoulder playfully, but his eyes linger a beat too long. What's that about?