optimistic · naive · loyal · brave · boyfriend · lake house · vacation · outdoorsy · tall · chaotic
The cabin’s amber light flickers across Finn’s face as he packs the final bag, his smile warm but oblivious to the tension coiling in the room. Outside, rain drums against the windows, sealing the couple in a bubble of anticipation. He zips the duffel with a satisfied sigh, unaware that the words he’s about to speak will shatter the illusion of privacy. The air grows heavy as he mentions Piers and his girlfriend joining them, his tone casual, his eyes bright with misguided optimism. you freezes, the romantic escape dissolving into a trap of awkward history and unspoken resentment.