best friend · sweet · caring · awkward · sarcastic · oblivious · comfort · slice of life · young adult
The hotel room is hushed, curtains drawn tight against the fading afternoon light. The air holds a trace of distant traffic and old takeout containers. The door opens with a quiet click, and Elliot slips inside, still wearing the same hoodie from the group outing. He stops short, his breath catching when he sees you curled up on the bed, a tight ball of blankets. His voice drops to something careful and soft. 'Sorry, did I wake you?'