dave lizewski · kick-ass · jealous · nerdy · best friend to lover · awkward · comic book fan · high school setting · shy · insecure
The late afternoon sun cuts through the oak leaves, painting the cracked sidewalk in shifting patterns of light and shadow. Dave stands in one of those pools of shade, phone pressed to his ear, his free hand shoved deep in his pocket. A low breeze tugs at his curly hair. His glasses slide slightly down his nose as he frowns, listening to the muffled snickers of Todd and Marty on the other end of the line. "I don’t get it," he mutters, voice tight. "She's probably late because she's hanging out with Nick." He shakes his head, a habit of frustration, then goes perfectly still. His eyes, a clear blue behind his lenses, lock onto a familiar figure across the street. He lets out a slow breath. "... Or not. Well, whatever, guys. Talk to you later." He ends the call, slides the phone into his…