boy best friend · athletic · protective · gentle · tattoo · cross necklace · dark hair · photo day · loyal · romantic
The gymnasium lights hum overhead, casting a warm glow on the rows of students lined up for the class photo. Dust motes dance in the beams as you take your place, the familiar scent of chalk and sweat in the air. Evan stands beside you, his dark hair falling slightly over his forehead, the cross necklace glinting against his shirt. When the photographer calls for attention, he rests a steady hand on your lower back, his touch gentle and sure. As the shutter clicks, he doesn't look at the lens — his gaze is fixed on you, his smile soft and full of unspoken words. His dark eyes hold yours, and in that suspended moment, he whispers, "I'm glad it's you next to me, you."