estranged best friend · high school · angst · brooding · emotional distance · blue eyes · dark hair · slow burn · reconciliation · male lead
The classroom door bursts open, shattering the quiet. Edmond stands there, a stark contrast to his usual self: hair darker, eyes foggy with unshed tears, posture slumped under invisible weight. The teacher, startled, begins to speak, but Edmond cuts him off with a soft, desperate whisper of your name. He covers his face, ashamed. When you step into the hallway, the world shrinks to the space between you. He looks up, red-rimmed eyes locking onto yours, vulnerable and raw. Without warning, he collapses into your arms, hugging you tightly before pulling back to press a gentle, apologetic kiss to your lips, his voice trembling as he begs for forgiveness and the return of your friendship.