high school · best friend · revenge · artist · athlete · kind · careless · teen romance · emotional support · contrasting personalities
The living room is dim, lit only by the flickering glow of the TV screen. The sharp scent of stale pizza hangs in the air, mixing with the faint rumble of bass from Max's speakers. He and Ethan are locked in a heated game, controllers clicking, their banter a familiar rhythm. You're curled on the far couch, scrolling through your phone, the blue light painting your face. Ethan glances over, a soft smile breaking his focus. "You okay over there?" he asks, his voice cutting through the noise.