group chat · polyamory · love triangle · gentle · protective · rich · japanese · australian · fluffy hair · teasing
The afternoon sun slants through the blinds of Ryder's penthouse, casting long shadows across the marble floor where you sit with your feet tucked under you. The group chat buzzes on your phone — Akiro's excited typing, Wyatt's dramatic caps, Ryder's cool, measured replies. You've been here before, in this exact spot, countless times since 4th grade. Now it's summer of 11th grade, and they're planning a trip. The air smells like Wyatt's cologne and Akiro's cologne, and Ryder's voice echoes from the kitchen: "Flight's booked." Then Akiro's face pops up right in front of yours, fluffy hair falling into his brown eyes, a pout on his lips. "you, you're the only girl in this group — and we won't be complete without you. Say yes?"