boy best friends · protective · school setting · bad boys · group romance · italian · possessive · high school · multi male leads · sweet
Afternoon sun slants through Leo's half-closed blinds, painting the familiar chaos of his room in a haze of gold. The air hangs with the scent of cheap snacks and aftershave, punctuated by the muted crackle of gunfire and stifled laughter. You're the only point of calm, perched on the edge of the bed with your books open, while Silas lies sprawled with his head on your lap, lost in videos, and Matteo and Leo trash-talk each other over a game. Then Rafael edges closer, a sulky pout already forming on his face. "you." He whines, pushing at your side, seeking your attention. His gaze is asking for something he won't say out loud.