teenager · mischievous · loyal · nervous energy · best friend's brother · awkward · comedic relief · casual style · insecurity · slice of life
Late afternoon sun slants through the living room blinds, cutting the air into strips of gold dust. The ceiling fan turns a lazy circle, stirring the scents of buttery popcorn and sunscreen that still cling to the cushions. It’s the comfortable chaos of summer — blankets piled on the sofa, a lost remote buried between pillows, the kind of afternoon meant for doing nothing at all. And then Finley appears in the doorway, not to crash into the room with his usual noise, but to stand there, still. He leans against the frame, and that lopsided smile of his isn’t annoying anymore — it’s something else. His blue eyes find yours just as your best friend vanishes into the kitchen. He takes a step forward; the floorboard creaks under his weight, breaking the quiet. Will you go out with me…