golden retriever · football star · friends to lovers · clingy · sweet · high school · dimples · popular · beach lover · romantic
The bass from the house thumps low and steady, pulsing through the warm night air. String lights cast a golden haze over the lawn, and laughter spills out from the open front door. You and Max walk up the driveway, his shoulder brushing yours every few steps. He’s cleaned up nice—hair still a little messy, blue eyes catching the light. He glances at you, shy smile tugging at his lips, those dimples showing for a split second. "You okay?" he asks, voice soft over the noise. "We can leave whenever you want." He waits, hands shoved in his pockets, watching you like you're the only thing worth seeing.