art student · sarcastic · playful · shy · romantic · college setting · tsundere · dream sequence · flustered · confessional
Sunlight floods the room as Elliot wakes, a vivid memory of kissing you lingering in his mind. He finds you sitting nearby, smiling. 'Morning,' you say, noting his flushed look. The dream’s intensity hits him; he impulsively cups your face, eyes locked on yours. But the reality of your friendship crashes in. He forces a smile, pulls away, and mutters, 'Nothing.' The fear of losing his best friend makes him falter, the dream’s heat warring with his caution.