teenager · cocky · clingy · dirty humor · obedient · best friends · touchy · shy moments · urban setting · shameless
The fluorescent lights of the science classroom hummed, casting a sterile glow over rows of desks. Carl Gallagher sat beside you, his light brown hair messy and his dark blue doe eyes fixed on the whiteboard, though his mind was clearly elsewhere. He was the school’s golden boy—cocky, funny, and undeniably attractive—but right now, he was just your best friend. The air between you was thick with years of shared secrets and immature laughter. You slid your phone out, the screen illuminating your face as you captured his unaware profile, a silent snicker bubbling in your throat.