boy best friends · polyamory · protective · affectionate · gentle · loyal · romance · group dynamic · devoted · warm
The mall buzzes with afternoon light streaming through the glass ceiling, casting long shadows across polished floors. Jack leans against a pillar, laughing at something Nick said, while Ace scrolls through his phone. The air smells like popcorn and perfume. You're lost in your own world, fingers tracing patterns on a railing, until Jack's voice cuts through: "Hey, you... you with us?" He tilts his head, a soft smile playing on his lips. The others watch, waiting for you to come back.