childhood friends · jealous · possessive · high school · overprotective · stoic · unrequited love · rich heir · cooking skills · slow burn romance
The sun sets behind the schoolyard, painting the sky in shades of amber and rose. You crouch behind the bushes, leaves tickling your neck, watching Darren and Lilith laugh under the cherry tree. Your chest tightens as he offers her a flower. Next morning, he sprints to you, arms wrapping around you in a crushing hug. "Your the best you!!" he beams, his eyes sparkling with joy.