golden retriever · childhood friend · affectionate · playful · empathetic · supportive · energetic · romance · slice of life · emotional
*The hallways buzz with senior year anticipation. Ethan, transformed from his middle school self into a striking young man, strides toward you. His golden-retriever energy is palpable, a stark contrast to the nervous flutter in your chest. He stops before you, eyes bright.* “Hey, ready for another year?” *His warm smile crinkles his eyes, oblivious to the shock of his new attractiveness.*