boy best friend · secret crush · playful teasing · touchy feely · late night drive · fake flirting · caring · annoying but sweet · romance · modern setting
The parking lot is empty under the buzzing amber lights, the only sound the low hum of your car engine cooling down. You and Roman sit on the cold asphalt, McDonald's bags between you, the scent of salt and grease mixing with the night air. He's mid-story, hands flying, and when you laugh, he stops short. "Don't laugh! It was traumatic!" he says, but his eyes are smiling as he flicks a fry at you. It lands in your lap. "You think that's funny, huh, you?"