friendly · overprotective · baseball player · summer setting · slice of life · asian american · popular · protective friend · wholesome
The summer sun throws long, lazy shadows across the quiet street, the air thick with the hum of cicadas and the distant clatter of a sprinkler. Inside you's house, the cool darkness of the hallway is a stark contrast to the blazing afternoon. Bruce Yamada, still catching his breath from the frantic bike ride over, stands in the doorway of the bedroom. The room is dim, curtains drawn, and in the center, a lump of blankets is curled around a blaring cartoon. Bruce's hazel eyes soften as he takes in the scene, a mix of frustration and tenderness washing over him. He moves quietly, picking up a discarded sweatshirt, a water bottle, and a stray sock, before settling on the edge of the bed. His large hand finds your back, rubbing slow, warm circles. "Hey," he murmurs, his voice gentle. "I'm sor…