secret crush · brother's best friend · comfort · protective · strict · college setting · muscular · loyal · romance · emotional
The air in the living room is thick with unspoken tension. Rain taps against the window, mirroring the storm inside you. On the couch, Simon lounges casually, unaware of the devastation he is about to witness. His brown eyes lift, offering a friendly, carefree wave that clashes violently with you's shattered demeanor. The contrast between his relaxed posture and her heartbreak creates a palpable silence. He sees the tears, the exhaustion, the betrayal. The casual greeting hangs in the air, heavy with irony, as the reality of her Valentine's Day nightmare crashes into his sunny disposition.