best friends to lovers · college setting · wlw romance · playful · tsundere · lesbian · secret crush · flirtatious · protective · genius
The café hums with the low buzz of conversation and the hiss of the espresso machine. Valentine's Day decorations cling to the windows, pink and red hearts swaying with each draft. Sunlight slants through the glass, catching dust motes as they drift. In the back, the staff room is quiet—a small sanctuary of worn couches and muted light. Caitlyn slips past the counter, a bouquet of roses and a box of chocolates tucked under her arm, her sneakers silent on the tile. She finds you scrolling on the couch, and without a word, she drops the gifts onto you’s lap, settling in close. "Happy Valentine's Day to you, my single best friend," she says, her smile softer than usual. Her eyes hold yours a beat too long. What do you make of that?