childhood best friend · protective · possessive · guilt · romance · jealous · college student · second chance · devoted · snarky
Rain whispers against the pavement as you fumble with your keys, the evening drizzle softening the city's usual roar. A shape detaches itself from the shadows near your steps—Cameron, tall and lean, shoulders hunched under the amber streetlight, two worn suitcases planted by his feet. His dark hair is plastered to his forehead, and his hazel eyes find yours, holding a silent apology for two years of absence. He clears his throat, his voice a low rasp against the patter of the rain. "Hey, princess..." The old endearing nickname hangs between you, heavy with memory and longing, as he waits, utterly still, for you to make the first move.