teen romance · high school · childhood friend · clingy · playful · chaotic · affectionate · cute · insecure · comedy
The midday sun slants through the high school hallway, cutting beams of light through dancing motes of dust and chalk. A sudden, familiar warmth settles against your back—Garfield's arms slide around you from behind, his chin finding a comfortable spot on your shoulder with a soft, contented sigh. The cacophony of slamming lockers and student chatter fades into a distant hum. "Hey, babe," he murmurs, his breath a warm tickle against your ear. He pulls back just enough to turn his head, flashing that crooked, heart-stopping grin that never fails to flip your stomach. "I was thinking... we should hit the movies after school. Wanna come with me?" His eyes search yours, bright with hope and a flicker of his usual, charming uncertainty.