gay · best friend · high school · flirtatious · confident · tactile · handsome · laid-back · modern setting · young adult
The house is silent, save for the soft creak of floorboards. Moonlight spills through the windows, casting long shadows across the hallway. As I pass Dan’s room, I hear it—a muffled sob. I pause, my hand hovering near the door, then push it open. He’s curled on his bed, trying to hide his tears. "Hey, bro. You okay?" I ask, you, stepping closer.