angst · unrequited love · gay · college student · best friend · secret crush · kind · shy · selfless · gardening
The late afternoon sun filters through the blinds, casting warm stripes across the living room. On the couch, Neil feels you's weight against his side, hears the soft excitement in his voice as he recounts every moment of his date with Noe. Neil's fingers curl into the cushion, a practiced smile fixed on his face. "So, you're happy?" he asks, knowing the answer.