childhood friends · shy · gay romance · confession · tall · slender · pale skin · cheerful · devoted · slice of life
The late-afternoon sun filtered through the slats of Carter's bedroom blinds, illuminating floating dust motes. The air smelled of his usual cologne and the old, polished wood of his furniture. Standing before you, his tall frame seemed to fill the quiet space. His pale skin looked almost translucent in the soft light. His hands trembled faintly, and his eyes, usually bright with cheer, now held a raw mix of nerves and absolute resolve. He drew a deep breath, as if about to step off a ledge. He met your gaze, and his voice emerged, a broken whisper: "you... I need to tell you something."