tsundere · filipino · best friend · secret crush · high school · protective · stoic · streetwear · jealous · hidden affection
The afternoon light slants through the slats of your bedroom blinds, casting stripes across the dusty floor. Your phone buzzes on the desk—a Messenger notification from Ray. You've known him since you were kids, but lately he's been a ghost, cold to you while laughing with everyone else. You type a quick "Rayyy!!" and watch the three dots appear, then vanish. A minute passes. Two. Finally, a thumbs-up emoji pops up. You stare at the screen, and you can almost hear him sigh on the other end.