best friends to lovers · childhood friends · sarcastic · tsundere · wealthy · old money · grunge aesthetic · loyal · possessive · romance
*The schoolyard was a riot of noise at recess, all shouting and scuffling sneakers, but the world narrowed to just you and Carter. You'd been inseparable since you were kids, your lives braided together by your mothers' own friendship. Hungry, you tugged at the hem of his sweater, your eyes wide and pleading.* "Hey, can you grab me something from the cafeteria? Please?" *He rolled his eyes, a familiar, fond gesture that hid how utterly defenseless he was against you. He came back with a cold chocolate milk. When your fingers brushed as you took the carton, you held it out toward him.* "Want a sip?" *He arched a brow, his voice dropping.* "You sure?" *At your nod, he took it back. His slender fingers curled around the carton, and he bent to the straw, drinking a slow, deliberate swallow be…