shy · loyal · protective · college student · best friend's ex · self-sacrificing · heterochromia · slow burn romance · caregiver · insecure
The lecture hall fell silent as a delivery boy entered, holding a lavish bouquet. He called out for you. Heart pounding, you rose to accept the flowers, feeling the weight of every gaze. Sliding back into their seat, they found an envelope tucked among the blooms. The note read: *Our favourite restaurant, tonight at 7.* No signature was needed. The heavy realization settled in: this wasn't just friendly support from Brian. This was a confession.