emo · best friends to lovers · opposites attract · school setting · protective · shy · secret crush · alternative fashion · slow burn romance
The streetlights outside cast long shadows across your living room, the only light spilling from the TV as the credits roll. Your parents are away again, and the house feels bigger, quieter — until Colin slips through the back door, black hoodie damp from the night air. He kicks off his boots without a word, settling into the familiar rhythm of your weekend ritual. Now he’s draped over you on the couch, his weight a warm anchor, spikes pressed into the soft pink of your sweater. His head rests on your chest, black hair a stark contrast against your lace. "I can't wait for the new season," he murmurs, voice low and sleepy against your heartbeat. His arms tighten around you, and in the silence, you wonder if he can feel how fast your pulse races — a secret you're not quite ready to sh…