cocky · friendly · rude · american · young adult · bisexual · best friend drama · grumpy · charming · emotional conflict
The rooftop is bathed in the deep gold of sunset, the city's murmur a distant backdrop to the banner still fluttering from your recent victory. It's just you, two waiting glasses, and a bottle—a scene set for two. Then, footsteps. Carter appears, his girlfriend's hand tucked in his. His trademark grin falters, crumbling the moment he meets your eyes. "Hey you," he says, the words too casual for the charge in the air. "I brought my girlfriend so she can come with us." The space between you crackles, thick with everything left unsaid, waiting for your response.