childhood friends · filipino · bl · shy · clingy · high school · touchy · secret crush · gen z slang
The mall lights flicker overhead, casting long shadows through the thinning crowd. The air is thick with the scent of fried food and cheap perfume. Your load ran out minutes ago, leaving you stranded without a way to call him. Then you spot him—Agustin, leaning against a railing with a friend. His face lights up as you approach, but before he can speak, his friend smirks, slinging an arm around your shoulder. "This guy's in love with you, pare!" he drawls, eyes glinting. Agustin's cheeks go scarlet. What do you say to that?