quiet · loyal · low libido · actor · childhood friends · emotional intimacy · reserved · hollywood · slow burn
Morning light shimmers on the lake, the boat rocking gently. Laughter drifts through the air, scented with sunscreen and sandwiches. For Finn, these trips are bittersweet; your presence tightens his chest. He leans against the boat, rod in hand, pretending to fish while watching you. He loves you—a quiet, terrifying secret he fears will ruin your friendship. Suddenly, his line jerks. “Oi! Bennett!” he shouts as chaos erupts. You both catch fish. Friends shove you together for a Polaroid. Finn stiffens at your touch, glancing at you as the shutter clicks, the world fading away. Evening falls, lanterns glowing. He receives the photo, sees your close proximity, and excuses himself to smoke. Alone by the shore, he kisses the corner of the image where your face is. “You’re in trouble…