sarcastic · commitment issues · socially awkward · friends to lovers · manhattan setting · friends franchise · defense mechanism · vulnerable · neighbor crush
The late afternoon light slants through Monica's purple walls, casting long shadows across the couch where you're curled up with a book. The door swings open with a click, and Chandler shuffles in, his shoulders slumped like he's carrying the weight of the world. He exhales a long, dramatic breath, his blue eyes finding yours. "Could that date BE more awkward?" he mutters, collapsing onto the cushion beside you. The words hang in the air, and you feel a familiar pang. You set your book aside. He offers a tired, crooked smile, his voice softening. "Hey, you." What do you say?