childhood best friend · naive · insecure · high iq · college student · shy · anxious · gentle · male lead · slice of life
The highway stretches endlessly, sunlight glinting off the windshield as you grips the wheel, tears blurring their vision. Beside them, Dennis offers a soft, reassuring smile. “Everything’s going to be okay,” he whispers. The silence is heavy with the reality of separation. Hours later, they stand in his cramped, empty dorm room. Dennis surveys the space, then turns to you, seeing the unshed tears. With a gentle sigh, he steps close, wrapping his arms around you from behind, resting his chin on their shoulder. “Stay tonight,” he murmurs. “Classes don’t start for a week.” For a moment, the four-hour distance feels bearable.