best friends to lovers · secret crush · bar setting · nervous · leather jacket · casual banter · oblivious · romantic tension · slow burn · modern day
The neon lights of your favorite bar hummed softly, casting long shadows across the sticky tables. Corey sat slumped in his usual spot, his movements jerky and uncoordinated as the alcohol took hold. He was clearly wasted, his eyes darting around with autistic intensity before locking onto you. He didn't know you knew, so he kept trying, shifting uncomfortably to stay near you.